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Cheddar Cheese Scones Recipe

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These golden cheddar cheese scones are tender, flaky, and packed with savory cheddar flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack, these scones are easy to make with simple ingredients and baked to perfection with a crispy cheesy crust.

  • Author: Lilya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 scones
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt

Cheese and Butter

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 100 g unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1 cm cubes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

Liquid Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk, cold

For Serving

  • Butter for spreading

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  3. Add Butter: Add the cold unsalted butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it reaches a crumbly texture resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly into the crumbly mixture.
  5. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the cold milk and gently mix with a butter knife or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep scones tender.
  6. Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until smooth. Pat or roll the dough to about 3 cm thickness.
  7. Cut Scones: Using a floured round cutter, cut out 6 scones and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking tray.
  8. Add Topping: Brush the tops of each scone lightly with milk and sprinkle the 1/2 cup shredded cheese over them for a deliciously cheesy crust.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the scones have risen and are golden brown on top.
  10. Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly, then serve warm with butter spread over them.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and milk to ensure a flaky texture in the scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones tender and light.
  • For variation, you can add herbs like chives or thyme to the dough.
  • Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking and best rise.
  • Scones are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Find it online: https://familyhomemeals.com/cheddar-cheese-scones-recipe/