Treacle Parsnip and Cheddar Scones

Ingredients

• plain flour2 cups
• baking powder2 tsp
• salt1/2 tsp
• butter, cold and cubed1/4 cup
• parsnip, finely grated1 cup
• mature cheddar, grated3/4 cup
• black treacle1 tbsp
• milk3/4 cup
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with baking paper.
2. 2Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. 3Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, then stir in parsnip and cheddar.
4. 4Mix treacle with the milk, pour in just enough to make a soft dough, and bring it together gently.
5. 5Pat into a thick round and cut into 8 wedges or circles.
6. 6Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until risen and golden, then cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• Handle the dough lightly to keep the scones tender rather than dense.
• Finely grate the parsnip so it disappears into the crumb and bakes evenly.

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