Six savoury scone ideas

Nothing beats the humble scone when it comes to a delicious treat, snack, or scrumptious afternoon tea. Whether you are planning an afternoon tea party or just fancy snacking on a delicious savoury scone, here are six tempting scone recipes to try.

1. Cheddar scones

First up is the plain and simple cheddar cheese scone. This might seem pretty basic, but opting for a stronger mature cheddar can really pack in the flavour. Firstly, take 200g of self-raising flour, place it in a bowl, and rub in 50g of butter. Mix in 25g of porridge oats, 75g of your strong cheddar cheese, and 150ml of milk, combining everything to form a dough. Use a cutter to cut out your scones and bake for around 12-15 minutes. You could top your cheddar scones with avocado, bacon, or a little grated cheese.

2. Cheese and bacon scones

Fry some delicious bacon and add a handful of chives to your favourite cheddar scone recipe for a punchy, smoky flavour. These make a perfect breakfast scone or a delicious addition to your afternoon tea. Add to an afternoon tea box delivery from a company such as www.afternoonteabox.com/ and invite your friends round.

3. Mediterranean scones

Bring a touch of the Mediterranean home by adding a handful of rich sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese to your savoury scones for a flavourful twist on a classic scone snack.

4. Cheese and pickle scones

What is better than a ploughman’s? A cheese and pickle scone is a close contender. Pack them with 100g of tangy chopped up pickle and add red leicester cheese for a mouthwatering savoury treat.

5. Salmon seeded scones

Add poppy and sesame seeds and finely chopped chives to your scone recipe and serve with lashings of smoked salmon and cream cheese for a New York bagel-inspired scone. Vegans could add a smoked salmon alternative instead.

6. Cheese and marmite scones

Add a touch of tang by adding yeast extract to your cheddar scone recipe. Stir in a little soft cheese for an extra cheesy marmite scone.