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April 28, 2015 By Janice Pattie 48 Comments

Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones

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Buttered cheese scone

Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones are full of flavour and perfect to serve with soup as an alternative to bread. They are also very good just to eat on their own with butter.  

Buttered scone

Why make Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones?

Scones are a really good vehicle for all sorts of flavours both sweet and savoury. Cheese scones are a classic savoury bake, cheese and onion is a great combination and wild garlic is part of the union family.

What is Wild Garlic?

Wild Garlic is also known as Ransoms and is a leafy plant which appears in spring.   You can eat the young leaves and the flowers which both have a pungent smell of garlic but are mild in flavour. 

It’s best to pick the leaves when they are young before the flowers start to bloom. Later in the season, the wild garlic leaves become tough. 

Wild garlic in the woods

Where does wild garlic grow?

It grows on the woodland floor often close to water.  Always pick wild garlic far from the roadside and traffic pollution. Get more information about foraging for wild garlic on the Countryfile website

Wild Garlic leaves

How do you prepare wild garlic?

Wash the Wild Garlic carefully then you can use it just as you would other herbs. Or store it wrapped in damp kitchen paper and a plastic bag in the salad drawer of the fridge. It will keep for 2 or 3 days stored like this without any ill effect.  

frozen herbs in cubes

Can you freeze wild garlic?

You can chop it finely and put in ice cube trays then cover with olive oil.  Drop these cubes into soups and stews to add a little wild garlic flavour. 

You can also freeze it as Wild Garlic Pesto or Wild Garlic Hummus.

bunch of spring onions

I can’t find wild garlic, can I still make these scones?

If you can’t find any wild garlic, you can still make these delicious scones. Saute a large, crushed clove of garlic in a little olive oil until transfarent. Add this and the finely chopped leaves of 3 spring onions to the scone mix before adding the liquid.

Piece of cheddar cheese

What kind of cheese should I use?

Use a firm cheese with a good strong flavour such as a mature cheddar or Red Leicester. It has to be a cheese that will grate well and the more flavourful the cheese the more flavour you will have in your scones.

Can you freeze Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones?

Yes! Scones freeze really well and keep for up to 3 months in your freezer. This means you can take out the number of scones you need and either leave them under a cloth to defrost naturally You can also defrost in the microwave on following your manufacturer’s instructions.

flour and butter

Tips for making great scones

  • Rub the butter or margarine thoroughly into the flour, the result should look like fine breadcrumbs
  • Do not overmix. Gently bring together the mixture and pat it into a thick round before cutting out the sconces.
  • Do not twist your scone cutter, this seals the edges of the dough and stops it from rising
  • Practice makes perfect, my husband started to make scones and it took him three batches before he perfected his bake.  
cheese scones

What do Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones taste like?

The flavour of wild garlic is mild and doesn’t overpower the delicate scone. The wild garlic serves to bring out the flavour of the cheese too. There is a delightful savoury flavour that is quite unlike anything else.

How do you serve Cheese & Wild Garlic Scones?

  • My favourite way to eat these scones is to serve them still warm from the oven with butter.
  • Cheese & Wild Garlic Scones are really good to serve with soups or stews as an alternative to bread.
  • Cut small scones to serve with savoury fillings as canapes. Try cream cheese mixed with herbs or, for an extra wild garlic hit, top with Wild Garlic Hummus.

More Wild Garlic Recipes from Farmersgirl Kitchen 

Wild garlic has a short season so forage responsibly but make sure you gather enough to make more than one recipe.

Bowl of Chowder Soup

Wild Garlic, Ham and Pea Chowder is a chunky soup using potatoes, peas, ham, and wild garlic leaves.  The soup has a mild garlic flavour and is creamy and totally delicious.

Take your new potatoes to the next level with a spring wild garlic and lemon dressing

New Potatoes in Wild Garlic and Lemon Dressing are a seasonal Spring treat. The wild garlic and lemon add a fresh and flavourful complement and don’t overpower the delicate new potatoes.

Delicious Wild Garlic Hummus

Easy Wild Garlic Hummus is a really versatile recipe using chickpeas and wild garlic to make a flavour-packed dip or spread in your food processor. Hummus always contains garlic so wild garlic is an easy substitution. 

Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe

Wild Garlic Blender Pesto is a quick and easy sauce to make with seasonal Wild Garlic. It is ideal to serve with pasta, rice or grilled meats. 

More Wild Garlic Recipes 

  • Wild Garlic Soup – Lost in Food
  • Wild Garlic Chicken Kiev – Hedgecombers
  • Risotto with Wild Garlic Pesto – Tin & Thyme

More Scone Recipes

  • Date and Walnut Scones
  • Cranberry Orange Scones
  • Cheese and Chive Scones
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Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones are delicious served with butter

Cheese and Wild Garlic Scones

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A savoury scone using foraged wild garlic leaves, a delicious spring treat. 
4.77 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Baking
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 50 g butter
  • 100 g finely grated cheese
  • 30 g wild garlic leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 egg
  • milk

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200C
  • Mix the flour and baking powder and rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the, mustard, salt and pepper, cheese and the finely chopped wild garlic leaves.
  • Beat the egg in a bowl and add to the mixture, add enough milk to bring it together into a soft dough.
  • Dust your work surface with flour and gently pat the dough into a round about 2 cm thick, cut out your scones.
  • Place on a greased and floured baking tray, brush the tops with a little milk.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the scones are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 117mgVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Keep Calm and Fanny On says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    I must hunt some more wild garlic down and make these! Yum!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Let me know if you do, I'd love to see them.

      Reply
  2. Katie Deacon says

    April 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

    I love wild garlic and this looks like an amazing way to put it to use.

    Katie xoxo

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Katie, we really enjoyed these scones.

      Reply
  3. Helen - family-friends-food says

    April 30, 2015 at 4:08 am

    These look fantastic! I can imagine how great they would be with loads of butter 😀

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Oh yes, Helen loads of butter 😉

      Reply
  4. Anita-Clare Field says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:26 am

    We love wild garlic and stuff it anything we can. My mothers garden is absolutely laden with it at the moment which means far more visits. Although it also means she'll get to try one of these beauties once we've had a chance to make them 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Free food is always such a bonus, Anita-Clare. I hope your mother enjoys the scones.

      Reply
  5. Karen S Booth says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I LOVE wild garlic and about 2 years ago, or even last year, I was so obsessed with it that I used it in ALL my cooking and baking! 🙂 These scones look delicious, and thanks for linking them to Cooking with Herbs! Karen

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      I think it's the short season that makes us become a bit obsessed by it, Karen.

      Reply
  6. Sarah Montgomery says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I love garlic and these look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Sarah

      Reply
  7. kitchen gadgets says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    nice ingredients mixture

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  8. Lou @ Eat Your Veg says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    Oh I wish I could find some wild garlic round here! Been on the look out for two seasons now to no avail, used to have a garden full of it in France. Your scones look totally scrumptious, love a cheesy scone!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Lou. Maybe chives would be a good substitute?

      Reply
  9. Sarah Trivuncic says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I always prefer savoury scones to sweet, these look great. I wish I knew where to get wild garlic near Walthamstow!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Aw thanks Sarah, pity you don't have any wild garlic, we have so much here.

      Reply
  10. belleau kitchen says

    May 1, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    oh so good!… as you know I have a whole batch of WG growing near by. I shall adore making these! x

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 1, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks Dom, I'm sure you will love them, just don't breathe all over your eyelash peeps!

      Reply
  11. Manjiri says

    May 6, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I love the sound of savoury scones, I must get my hands on wild garlic , I love the sound of foraging but sadly can't do it here in London …

    Reply
  12. Nayna Kanabar says

    May 6, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    These look so lovely and delicious, they would be perfect with a lovely salad for lunch.

    Reply
  13. Sammie says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Ooh so yummy and I love the idea of having them with soup. Fab recipe. Sammie

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 19, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Sammie, I love scones.

      Reply
  14. Jenny says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Just made the scones and they are delicious Thank you I have loads of garlic and didn’t want to waste it

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 24, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Oh that’s great, Jenny. Thanks for letting me know, glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  15. Julie says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Just made these and these were delicious didn’t make full quantity so had slighter higher mustard as didn’t calculate correctly it worked. They are really savoury tasting which is lovely. they were really light used water as didn’t have milk and full egg on lesser ingredients but it worked. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 17, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks for letting me know, I’m glad you were able to adapt the recipe and make it work for you.

      Reply
  16. Jane says

    January 27, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Oh Janice, I am SOLD!!! I am way more savoury than sweet toothed, and these little beauties would hot the spot just perfectly!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      January 27, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you so much Janey. I know you make some lovely wild garlic recipes yourself, so your comment is much appreciated.

      Reply
  17. Annette says

    April 2, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Janice ,
    When I was out yesterday I spotted some wild garlic .I picked some and looked for a recipe.
    I chose to make your cheese and wild garlic scones.
    Not having much luck with scones normally, it was a bold move.
    I m pleased to say the recipe was easy and the scones were light and tasted delicious.
    I have had them today with a bowl of lentil soup.
    Thank you for sharing this recipe.
    Annette

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 2, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you so much for letting me know, Annette. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the scones and hope you will try to make more scones now you have started.

      Reply
  18. Sue Loader says

    April 3, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    Superb recipe, the flavours are so well balanced..A real springtime treat and a good excuse for a woodland walk to harvest the wild garlic.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 4, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Thank you, Sue. I’m so glad you enjoyed the scones.

      Reply
  19. Tania says

    April 4, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Just made these and they’re absolutely delicious. It took me years to get wild garlic to grow in my garden but now every year I have more of it. I love it – just the smell makes me feel hungry.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 4, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you for letting me know, Tania. I’m delighted you enjoyed the scones. I haven’t managed to grow wild garlic in my garden but maybe I should have another try!

      Reply
  20. julie carter says

    April 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Hi. Am I missing something in the recipe? I almost forgot to add the mustard powder, salt and pepper!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Thanks for letting me know, Julie. I’ll amend the recipe so it’s clear when to add those.

      Reply
  21. Ellie Berry says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Very very garlicky(and I’m a garlic afficianado!). Super light, gorgeous with butter and soup. Might reduce the garlic a tincy bit next time. Sprinkled cheese on top instead of brushing with milk 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 17, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      I guess it deoens on the wild garlic and personal taste, cheese on top of the scones sounds like a good plan!

      Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    These are lovely- having them with nettle soup -a real treat

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      April 18, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      What a foraging feast you must have had! Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed the scones, we love them too.

      Reply
  23. Sally says

    May 2, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Just tried these and they worked perfectly. I didn’t have mustard powder but will get some in for next time. Perfect with a cup of tea and butter fresh from the oven.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 2, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that, thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  24. Kristina Jones says

    May 2, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    These turned out excellent first time! I couldn’t believe it. A real hit with the whole family. We have so much wild garlic growing in our garden so this is the perfect recipe to use some of it up. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 2, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      I’m so pLeased Kristina. I’m also jealous of you having wild garlic in your garden!

      Reply
  25. Claire Howard says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I made these yesterday after my mother in law made them a few weeks ago. The smell that fills the house when they are baking is gorgeous and instantly makes your mouth water and they are so yummy warm from the oven. For the time I can get wild garlic they will be a regular bake, especially for family and friends when we can all get together!!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Hi Claire, Thank you so much for your kind comments it’s lovely to hear when people enjoy my recipes. I hope you find more wild garlic and are able to enjoy the scones again soon.

      Reply

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