Description
Savory and hearty Cheese Scones bring comfort straight from Scotland’s kitchens to your table. Rich buttermilk dough mingles with sharp cheddar, creating golden-brown pastries perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) self-raising flour
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated cheddar
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) cold butter, cubed
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) milk
Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Seasonings:
- 1 pinch salt
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Sift dry ingredients together, creating a fine, even base for the scones.
- Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture using fingertips, working quickly to achieve a texture resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
- Fold grated cheese and salt into the crumbly mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually add milk, gently combining to form a soft, slightly sticky dough without overworking.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a uniform round, approximately 2.5cm thick.
- Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, divide the round into individual wedges or classic circular scones.
- Arrange scones on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving small gaps between each piece.
- Sprinkle additional cheese or a pinch of cayenne pepper on top for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Preheat oven to 220°C and bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating tray midway to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from oven when scones are puffed and have a rich, golden exterior.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm accompanied by soft butter or tangy chutney for a delightful texture contrast.
Notes
- Select full-fat cheese like sharp cheddar for maximum flavor and richness in your scones.
- Keep butter cold and work quickly to maintain flaky, tender texture during mixing.
- Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough, dense scones that lack delicate crumbly consistency.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the savory profile of these cheese scones.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg