🌿 Cheryl’s Wild Garlic Cheese Scones

These savoury Wild Garlic Cheese Scones are packed with the fresh, vibrant flavour of wild garlic and rich mature cheese, creating a delicious seasonal bake that’s perfect served warm with butter. Quick to make and ideal for picnics, soups or sharing with friends, they’re a wonderful way to celebrate the wild garlic season. 🌿🧀✨

Ingredients (makes 20 small):

  • 300g plain flour 
  • 2 tsp baking powder 
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • ½ tsp mustard powder (optional) 
  • 75g cold butter, cubed 
  • 150g mature cheddar, grated 
  • 30–40g wild garlic leaves, finely chopped 
  • 150ml milk (adjust if needed) 

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a tray. 
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and mustard powder. 
  3. Rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. 
  4. Stir in the cheese and wild garlic. 
  5. Gradually add milk, forming a soft dough. 
  6. On a floured surface, pat the dough to 2–3cm thick. Cut out small rounds or triangles. 
  7. Place on tray, brush with milk and top with more grated cheese, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and risen. 

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