Christmas is over and New Year is on the way. We had a lovely family…
Pancetta and Parmesan Scones
A little while ago I made the ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese which used pancetta in the sauces and plenty of parmesan cheese to top it. I was left with some leftover pancetta and parmesan and wanted to think of a use of these. Having been involved with Love Food, Hate Waste I am starting to get more creative about meal planning and don’t like to have left over food. One idea to use the pancetta and parmesan that sprang instantly to mind was cheese scones. Everyone likes scones, fruit or cheese, they are perfect at the tea table. With a few sandwiches and some cake they are ideal for afternoon tea. There is even a Northumberland variant, Singing Hinnies, which are scones made in a griddle pan. To use up the ingredients I decided to try making pancetta and parmesan scones.
I remember learning to make scones at school. In those days girls took Domestic Science which was cooking and sewing. Boys got to do exciting things like woodwork and metal work. Domestic Science became Home Economics and now it is probably called something exotic like Food Technology. I remember learning to make soda bread, Queen of Puddings and scones. We had to bring a plastic box to school with us and take what we made home for our parents. Some of the dishes did not travel well and we really would have been better eating them then and there.
Even today I find the process of making scones relaxing. I love rubbing together the flour and butter, feeling the crumbs slip though my fingers and watching the mixture gain the consistency of breadcrumbs. There is a technique to it, the butter should come straight from the fridge and been cool. I cut it into small cubes so it is easy to work with. Then take small amounts of the mixture and rub it though your fingers letting it fall back into the bowl. Your hands should be above the surface of the mixture so the butter is kept cool and it has a little way to fall. I love watching the crumbs drop back into the bowl.
To make the dough I added some milk and mixed it in until the mixture held together and was not too sticky. I then added the parmesan, some spices and the pancetta which I had fried in advance. Once the dough was mixed up and the pancetta spread though the dough I rolled it out and cut the scone shapes out. After baking I had pancetta and parmesan scones which were delicious served warm or cold with butter.
Pancetta and Parmesan Scones Recipe
Pancetta and parmesan scones
Ingredients
- 150 g pancetta
- 200 g self raising flour
- ½ tsp paprika
- 40 g butter
- 60 g parmesan cheese grated
- 100 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C, Gas Mark 6
- Combine the flour with the paprika in a bowl
- Cut the butter into cubes and add to the bowl
- Rub in the butter until the mixture is like fine breadcrumbs.
- Fry the pancetta until cooked and add to the mixture with the cheese and mix.
- Add the milk a little at a time until the mixture forms a dough.
- Roll out and cut into rounds with a cutter.
- Place on a greased baking tray and brush the tops with a little milk
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden
Joining in with the kitchen clearout linky on Madhouse Family Reviews as I used leftover ingredients up.
Cheryl Pasquier says
Love it – they sound yummy. And you have such a poetic way of desribing making the scones too 🙂 Thanks for linking up on this month’s #KitchenClearout linkie xx
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
I didn’t think I was being that poetic 🙂
Charlotte Oates says
I love the sound of these scones. Some of my favourite flavours. I don’t often buy pancetta but I often have leftover streaky bacon which I’m guessing would work just as well.
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
I am sure streaky bacon would work just as well, I only used pancetta as I had some lying around
Suze The Luxury Columnist says
I love the idea of a savoury scone and parmesan is so tasty!
Galina V says
I’ve never tried pancetta in scones, but I imagine that works really well. Great for lunchboxes and picnics.
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
They would be ideal for a picnic
Suze The Luxury Columnist says
Mmm, love savoury scones and parmesan is so tasty!
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
It worked really well with the pancetta, will definitely have to try these again
Jenny @ modern family baking says
These look lovely, I like the idea of savoury scones :)if you fancied joining in I’ve just started a new weekly linky – #FamilyBakes open now.
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
oooh thanks, I will pop over and join in
Jenny @ modern family baking says
Thanks for joining in, I will tweet and pin then include in a roundup at the end of the week.
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
Welcome, will try and come back next week
tanya says
These look tasty. I’m used to a sweeter scone but every know and then I really want a savory one. Thanks for the recipe.
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
I do normally go for sweeter ones as well, these make a lovely change
Eileen Teo says
I love cheese and scones! These look so delicious! Yum Yum!
Dragons and Fairy Dust says
Thank you, they were really nice and a change from sweet scones
Honest mum says
Ooh I’ve not had a savoury scone for years and these sound and look delicious. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x