Parmesan and Thyme Scones (Air Fryer Recipe)
These are a real thing of beauty to me. I just love a savoury bake, and these are a gorgeous blend of carbs and cheese. The air fryer acts like a convection oven, saving time and money with a fantastic outcome - a win win. That said, the recipe works just as well when baked in a regular oven!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 250 g Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
- 100 g Parmesan or similar
- 100 g Cheddar or similar
- 130 g Salted Butter Cold, Cubed
- 80 ml Buttermilk Details to make your own below and in notes
- 100 ml Double Cream aka Heavy Cream
- 3 tsp Dried Thyme
- Fresh Thyme to decorate
- 1 Egg, beaten Optional
Instructions
- If you can't find buttermilk: combine 80ml Whole Milk with a teaspoon White Wine Vinegar and set aside while you start the below steps:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and quickly mix together. Add the butter and rub together with your fingertips until you reach pea sized pieces.
- Add in the cheese and thyme and stir. Add the buttermilk and cream and use a knife to bring together.
- Pour onto a floured surface. Bring together into a rough rectangle. Slice into 3 pieces, stack on top of one another and roll out a little, repeat.
- Roll the dough to about 1-1.5" thick. Cut out rounds using a cookie cutter - you should get about 8 if using a smaller cutter. Set onto a plate/small tray and freeze 10 minutes.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 205c and set time for 9 minutes. Beat the egg, if using. This gives that super golden shiny finish! Brush over the scones, add a little piece of thyme and place into the air fryer (don't add baking paper, it stops the airflow).
- Let cook about 6 minutes before checking, some air fryers circulate the hot air better than others! They should look a good golden colour at about 8/9 minutes. Remove and let cool before eating!
- If using a traditional oven, set it to 210c fan. Bake the scones for about 12 minutes.