Ingredients
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2 cups cake flour (Self raising flour)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda)
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1/3 cup cold unsalted butter
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1/2 cup sliced california ripe black olives
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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fresh thyme, to taste (about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)
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3/4 cup 2% buttermilk
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butter, to spread
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1 tablespoon honey mustard
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3 ounces thinly sliced ham
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles looks like tiny pebbles.
- Stir in California Ripe Olives, chopped fresh thyme and cheddar cheese. Pour in buttermilk and knead just until dough comes together.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1-inch thick. Cut into discs with a 3-inch scone/biscuit cutter and place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in a 235C or 475F oven for 9-11 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
- Serve warm with butter, or mustard and sliced ham.