Carrot, Cheddar and Chive Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Finely grate the carrot, coarsely grate the Cheddar and chop the chives.

   
2. 2

   Combine the dry ingredients with the butter

   Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and smoked paprika in a bowl. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and quickly rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs; a few small pieces of butter can remain.

   
3. 3

   Make the dough

   Stir the Cheddar, carrot and chives into the flour mixture. In a smaller bowl, whisk the egg with the kefir and mustard, pour it into the bowl and mix with a fork. Once the dough comes together, briefly press it together with your hands; do not knead it until smooth.

   
4. 4

   Shape the scones

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured board and shape it into a circle about 2 cm thick. Cut it into 8 equal wedges with a sharp knife and transfer them to the baking sheet, leaving small gaps between them.

   
5. 5

   Bake until golden

   Bake at 200 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms are firm. Let the scones rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving; serve slightly warm or completely cooled.