CELERIAC GRIDDLE SCONES with roasted leeks and creamy caper sauce - Gluten free

These scones are not like oven scones, they get a really nice golden crust and a richer,  more robust flavour.  I took the inspiration from one of the books I've been flicking through the pages of, at night before I slumber.  The book listed potato scones but I preferred the idea of flavourful celeriac instead. 

Celeriac Griddle Scones - makes 6

500g (small) celeriac - peeled and cut into 2inch (ish) cubes

1/2 cup sorghum flour (juwar)

1 tbs garbanzo flour

1 green (salad) onion finely chopped

1/2 tbs finely chopped rosemary

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp fine ground white pepper

1tbs oil for frying

Method

1. steam the celeriac until soft (retain a little of the cooking water if needed to bind the mix). mash

2. add all the other ingredients, through to the oil for frying, and mix well to form a ball of 'dough'

3. roll out on a floured surface (or grease proof paper...easier to clean up!) to 1/2 inch thick

4. use a pastry cutter or a glass to cut into rounds

5. in a heated and lightly oiled skillet, cook the rounds on each side until lightly browned

6. serve immediately

The scones freeze well.  They are also very nice as a lunch with one of my fabulous-hummus-sisters or as a lid for a vegan pie.

I served with roasted leeks and tomatoes - simply drizzle with a good oil, season and roast.  Simple, silky, and the flavour is intense.

I made a quick caper sauce to pour over my leeks and scones and bring the dish together.

1 tbs vegan butter

1 tbs brown rice flour

1/2 cup vegan milk (I used unsweetened hemp)

2 tbs capers

season with salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. melt the butter in a pan and add the flour.

2. stir until the flour is melted ensuring it doesn't burn.

3. slowly pour in the milk whilst stirring constantly

4. simmer for 3-4 minutes.  If it thickens too much add a little more milk.

5. add the capers and heat for a further 30 seconds

6. season to taste

'buttery', crumbly loveliness...