Description
Irresistible Cheese Scones bring comfort and warmth from Scotland’s traditional kitchens to your table. Sharp cheddar and buttery crumb create a delightful breakfast or afternoon treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated cheddar
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) butter, diced and cold
Dry Ingredients:
- 450 grams (15.9 ounces) strong white flour
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) full-fat milk
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- Few sprigs of thyme
- Crispy pancetta, cooked
- Extra cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of dry ingredients.
- Using fingertips, incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with uneven texture.
- Gently fold grated cheese and fragrant thyme into the crumbly base, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Whisk milk and egg together in a separate container, creating a smooth liquid binding agent.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Transfer the soft, slightly sticky dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Carefully roll the dough to approximately 2cm thickness using a gentle rolling motion.
- Utilize a 7cm round cutter to shape 12 uniform scones, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Arrange scones on a lined baking tray, leaving small gaps between each piece.
- Delicately brush scone tops with egg yolk for a rich, golden finish.
- Slide tray into a preheated oven at 220C (200C fan) / 425F and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn crisp and surface becomes golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving alongside complementary cheese and crispy pancetta.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold for flakier, more tender scones that crumble perfectly when bitten.
- Grate cheese finely to distribute evenly and create a consistent cheesy flavor throughout the scone.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense scones – mix just until ingredients combine.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg