Description
Warm, fluffy cheese scones with crisp golden tops and soft buttery insides. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, served fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or mustard powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or your favorite hard cheese)
- 2/3 cup milk (plus more if needed)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheese.
- Pour in the milk gradually, mixing with a fork until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
- Pat the dough to about 1-inch thick and cut out scones using a round cutter.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until risen and golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or your favorite spread.
Notes
- Add chopped chives or herbs for extra flavor.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a deeper flavor profile.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg