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    Cheese & Marmite Scones

    03/05/2014 by thebakingexplorer 8 Comments

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    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!

    Cheese & Marmite Scones

    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.

    Cheese & Marmite Scones

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

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

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    Cheese & Marmite Scones

    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.
    Cheese & Marmite Scones

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    Cheese & Marmite Scones

    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
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    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

    If you like this, check out more of my Scone recipes!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emma @ Fork and Good

      May 03, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      Yum! I love marmite in things but never thought about putting them in scones! Ive probably eaten waaay too many scones this week but thats not stopping me...

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        May 11, 2014 at 10:52 pm

        Thanks Emma! I know, after the other week all I want to eat is scones!

        Reply
    2. Kate Glutenfreealchemist

      May 03, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      I love cheese scones and with added marline they sound yum! Strangely I too have been cooking cheese scones this weekend. Hoping to post tomorrow!!

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        May 11, 2014 at 10:53 pm

        Thank you! I look forward to seeing your cheese scones too!

        Reply
    3. Stuart Vettese

      May 05, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      I am really into my savoury cones at the mo Kat - loving these!!

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        May 11, 2014 at 10:53 pm

        Thanks Stuart!

        Reply
    4. Kim

      May 11, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Cheese and Marmite is the best combination - I love a buttie with a thick slice of cheddar and lashings of Marmite! Can't believe I've never tried baking with it though, this must be rectified!

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        May 11, 2014 at 10:54 pm

        I'm glad you agree that cheese and Marmite belong together! I hope you enjoy baking with Marmite soon 🙂

        Reply

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