Savory Cheese Scones (Printable Version)

Golden scones packed with sharp cheddar and herbs, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

02 - 1/2 cup whole milk, plus additional for brushing

03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

05 - 1 tbsp baking powder

06 - 1/2 tsp salt

07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

08 - 2 tbsp chives or spring onion, finely chopped (optional)

09 - 1 large egg

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

03 - Add cold, cubed butter and rub into the flour mixture with fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

04 - Stir in grated cheddar and chopped chives or spring onion if using.

05 - Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Pour into dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.

06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a round about 1 inch thickness.

07 - Cut dough into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for rounds. Place on prepared baking sheet.

08 - Brush scone tops with additional milk.

09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until risen and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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They balance sharp, comforting cheese with tender, flaky texture, like sharing a little secret of perfect scones.
Once you make them, you'll realize how easy it is to impress guests with something from scratch that feels so indulgent.

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Keeping the butter cold and working quickly is essential to flaky scones – warm hands can melt it too fast.
Adding the liquid slowly and mixing gently changed everything for me; overmixing will make your scones tough, so be kind with the dough.

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Use a light touch when mixing wet and dry ingredients – overworking the dough is the fastest way to tough scones.
The sharpness of the cheddar really makes these scones stand out, so choose a quality cheese you love.