Leek and onion scones

15 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
100gramsOnions; peeled and chopped
50gramsLeeks; trimmed and cut
; into fine rings
1tablespoonOlive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
150gramsWholewheat flour
100gramsRye flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
15millilitresFresh thyme; chopped (optional)
150millilitresButtermilk or milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas 6.

Sweat together the onions, leeks, oil and season to taste with the salt and freshly ground pepper.

Place the flour, rye flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl along with 1/2tsp salt. Rub the butter into the flour.

Mix in the chopped thyme (optional) and buttermilk or milk along with the onion mixture, until a medium soft dough.

Turn out on to a floured board and pat to approximately 2cm thick. Cut with a 4 to 5cm round cutter and place on a baking sheet. Dust the scones with extra flour and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.

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