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Parmesan and Thyme Scones (Air Fryer Recipe)

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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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 250 g (2 cups) Plain Flour
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Salt
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp (½ tsp) Baking Soda
  • 100 g (1 cups) Parmesan or similar
  • 100 g (1 cups) Cheddar or similar
  • 130 g (9 tbsp) Salted Butter Cold, Cubed
  • 80 ml (⅓ cups) Buttermilk Details in notes
  • 100 ml (½ cups) Heavy Cream (Double Cream)
  • 3 tsp (3 tsp) Dried Thyme
  • Fresh Thyme to decorate
  • 1 (1) Egg, beaten Optional

Instructions

  • 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 205℃/400℉ 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 210℃/400℉. Bake the scones for about 12 minutes.

Notes

If you can't find buttermilk: combine 80ml Whole Milk with a teaspoon White Wine Vinegar and set aside before starting.