Description
Delicious fluffy cheese scones perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheese.
- Pour in the milk and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like chives or parsley.
- Serve warm with butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fluffy Cheese Scones, Cheese Scones, Scones Recipe