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Scones salati con Prosciutto di San Daniele e formaggio cremoso

Savoury scones with Prosciutto di San Daniele and cream cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Aperitif, Course Starter
Servings 10 scones

Ingredients
  

  • 260 g 00 flour
  • 8 g baking powder
  • 120 ml cold milk
  • 113 g very cold butter
  • 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cold egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

For decoration:

  • 100 ml cream
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese
  • Spices to taste optional

For the filling:

  • 200 g grated cheese
  • 150 g Prosciutto di San Daniele

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl and leave to cool in the fridge or freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the very cold butter, cut into cubes, and rub the mixture well with your hands until it has a sandy texture.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk and pour into the flour.
  • Stir the mixture with a spoon and then with your hands without working it too hard.
  • Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough by hand on a sheet of baking paper to form a circle about 2-3 cm thick.
  • Cut the dough into 8 slices with a knife and arrange them on the baking paper leaving a space between each slice.
  • Brush the triangles with cream, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
  • Bake at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cut the scones in half and fill with cream cheese and Prosciutto di San Daniele.