International Women’s Day Tea
“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.”
—ANONYMOUS
New Zealand Cheddar Scones with Golden Kiwi Jam
Makes approximately 10
New Zealand is renowned for its dairy products. These scones, made with self-rising flour, incorporate Cheddar from the island nation for a remarkable treat.
2½ cups self-rising flour
1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup shredded New Zealand Cheddar cheese
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
• Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastryblender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Grad-ually add ¾ cup cream, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Working gently, bring mixture toge-ther with hands until a dough forms.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gentlyuntil smooth by patting dough and folding it in half 4 to 5 times. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to a ¾-inch thickness. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into four equal pieces. Stack pieces on top of each other. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to a ¾-inch thickness. Using
