Foraging For Food – Ramson (Wild Garlic) Scones

While savoury scones aren’t very common in England, they are among my favourite ‘snacks’.  These are actually meant to be popped in the oven with a medley of chopped vegetables, but are equally good on their own, with a little butter.

• 175 g self-raising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 25 g butter
• 75 g mature cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 – 4 Ramson leaves

Preheat the oven to 200C.

Place the flour, salt, cayenne, butter and three quarters of the cheese in a food processor and whiz until well blended.

Beat together the egg and 2 tablespoons of the milk then add to the food processor.

Pulse to form a smooth, soft dough. Chop up the Ramson leaves and mix them in.

Form into six balls, and place on a tray in the oven for 20 mins.

Out the oven, slice, butter, and enjoy!