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Cheese Scones

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Soft, fluffy scones with a cheesy flavor, perfect for a snack or accompaniment to your meal. These scones are golden on the outside and tender on the inside, topped with extra cheese for added richness.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 scones

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredients:
  • 1 3/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar (or tasty cheese) – pack the cups tightly
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt; halve for table salt, +50% for flakes)
  • 100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1 cm cubes
  • 3/4 cup milk, cold (preferably full-fat), plus extra for brushing
  • Topping/Serving:
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
  • Butter (for spreading)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F (or 180°C/350°F fan-forced).
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor with a standard “S” blade. Pulse once to mix.
  3. Add Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the food processor and pulse 4-5 times until the largest butter pieces are the size of peas. (You can also do this by hand if you prefer.)
  4. Add Cheese: Add shredded cheese and pulse once more to lightly combine.
  5. Add Milk: Pour milk through the feeding tube while pulsing the food processor 8-10 times until the dough is just combined. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky, but it should be easy to handle. Don’t overmix.
  6. Bring Dough Together: Scatter 1 tsp flour on a work surface. Turn the dough out of the food processor and bring it together into a ball using your hands. Try to avoid adding extra flour, but use a little if needed.
  7. Shape the Dough: Place the dough on a sheet of baking paper and pat it into a 3 cm / 1.2″ thick round disc. Brush the top and sides with milk, then sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese, lightly pressing it into the dough. Cut the disc into 6 wedges (or shape into rounds if preferred).
  8. Bake the Scones: Transfer the scones to a baking tray, spacing them about 5 cm / 2″ apart. Bake for 20 minutes or until the surface is golden.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the scones cool on the tray for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a smear of butter!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding chopped herbs (such as chives or rosemary) to the dough.
  • These scones are best served warm, fresh out of the oven, but can be reheated easily.
  • If you prefer a crustier exterior, brush the scones with melted butter before baking.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Western
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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