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The Ultimate Cheese Scones

The Ultimate Cheese Scones That Everyone Will Love

Try The Ultimate Cheese Scones for a quick, cheesy delight that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 2 cups Self-Raising Flour For structure and base.
  • 0.5 cups Cold Butter For flaky texture.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Choose mild or strong.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Buttermilk can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder Optional for warmth.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder For helping scones rise.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice.
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Herbs Rosemary or thyme.
  • 0.5 cups Additional Cheese Crumble Blue cheese for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry blender
  • Cookie Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Whisk together the milk and egg, then pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Lightly flour your work surface and gently knead the dough until it comes together.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 equally sized scones and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, these scones can be customized with herbs or different cheeses. Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 in the fridge.

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