Cheese & Marmite Scones

My dad introduced me to Marmite when I was growing up and I've loved it ever since. I've made him these Cheese & Marmite Scones many times which I think is the perfect way to thank him! It's a rare Marmite lover that isn't aware of the fantastic flavour combination that is created when Marmite and cheese mix together. It's one of my favourite things and if you love Marmite and have never had it with cheese... well get in the kitchen right now and discover how amazing it is!! And while you're there, you can make these Cheese & Marmite Scones too!

How to make Cheese & Marmite Scones

Start by mixing self raising flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs. Then add about two thirds of the mature cheddar and stir in.

In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and marmite. Pour the marmite mixture into the flour and form a dough. Pat it out to about 2cm thick and cut out the scones.

Place the scones onto a baking tray, glaze with a little milk and sprinkle on the remaning cheddar. Then bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and risen.

Recommended equipment & ingredients*

• Baking trays
• Mixing bowls
• Cooling rack
• Kitchen scales
• Silicone Brush
• Round cutters
• Marmite
• Cheese grater

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What is Marmite?

Marmite is a very popular British yeast extract spread. It is very dark brown in colour and has a texture similar to black treacles (molasses). It has a unique savoury and salty taste.

Tips for making the Cheese & Marmite Scones:

• Depending on how big a cutter you use, you will get a different amount of scones. I used a 2.5" (60mm) one and got 6 scones.
• When you cut the scones out, push the cutter down and do not twist it. Twisting the cutter will stop the scones from rising.
• When glazing the scones, try not to let the glaze dribble down the side of the scone, as this will also affect the rise.

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Cheese & Marmite Scones

Yummy cheese scones infused with marmite

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Bread

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 6

Author: thebakingexplorer

Ingredients

• 225 g Self raising flour plus more for dusting
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 50 g Butter
• 85 g Mature cheddar grated
• 1 Egg large
• 4 tbsp Milk
• 25 g Marmite

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

• Pre-heat your oven to 200C Fan/220C/400F/Gas Mark 6, and place a baking tray in the oven
• Mix the self raising flour and baking powder together a mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs
• Add two thirds of the cheddar to the flour and stir in
• In another bowl whisk together the egg, milk and marmite
• Reserve ½ tbsp of the marmite mixture for glazing the scones
• Pour the rest of the marmite mixture into the flour and form a dough. If it's too dry, you can add an extra splash of milk. Pat it out onto a clean work surface dusted with flour to about 2cm thick and cut out the scones using a round cutter, size of your choice. Push the cutter straight down and do not twist it
• Glaze the scones with the reserved marmite mix, and sprinkle the remaining cheddar on them
• Place the scones onto the heated baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, you can eat them warm or cold
• Store in an airtight container and eat within 2 days. They can also be frozen

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Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg

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