Vegemite and Cheese Scones

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 200ºC (fan-forced).

2. 02
   Step 2Mix dry ingredients

   In a bowl, combine 313g flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 115g grated butter and 115g of the grated cheese. Mix to combine before pouring in 240mL buttermilk. Stir gently until mixture just comes together.

   All-purpose flourBaking powderButterCheddar115 g of 155 gButtermilk
3. 03
   Step 3Roll out dough

   Tip out dough on to a floured surface. Using hands, press dough together and then use a rolling pin to roll dough very gently into a rough rectangle. Dough will be very shaggy!

   Note

   The dough should be shaggy and rough at this stage - that's normal.

4. 04
   Step 4Add Vegemite and fold

   Squeeze on two tablespoons of Vegemite, then fold the top third of the rectangle down. Add remaining Vegemite, before folding the bottom third of the rectangle up. Press down with rolling pin to flatten slightly.

   Vegemite
5. 05
   Step 5Cut and bake20 min

   Cut dough into six pieces and place on to a lined baking tray. Sprinkle each scone with remaining 40g grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fluffy and golden. Serve warm.

   Cheddar40 g of 155 g