Here’s a deliciously simple and savoury bake. Cheese scones make an incredible snack, lunchbox filler or picnic staple and are perfect for baking with kids!
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If you enjoyed my Courgette and Gorgonzola Muffins, then I’m sure you’ll love these. I came across this recipe in an old notebook I’ve had since I was a little girl, where I would jot down all of the recipes I cooked, either at school or at home with my mum. This recipe must have come from my mum, because I remember her cooking them lots when we were younger – the smell of them baking in the oven brought back memories of coming home from school and eating these warm with butter as a snack.
The recipe is very simple, and making the scones is very cathartic. I really enjoy rubbing together the flour and butter – your mind can wander and it’s a very peaceful process. I’m sure you’ll enjoy making them, and they are absolutely delicious – particularly fresh from the oven!
How do you pronounce scone? I’ve always said it so it rhymes with gone – do you pronounce it so it rhymes with moan?
Cheese Scones – The Ingredients
- Self-raising flour – to get that perfect rise. It is possible to use plain flour and baking powder, but the rise can be uneven. I’d recommend using self-raising if you can get it.
- Salt and black pepper – for that intense savoury flavour. You can also use half a teaspoon of mustard powder here to make them really sing.
- Butter – you can use either salted or unsalted.
- Mature cheddar – mature cheddar works perfectly in scones because of its texture and taste. You could also use gruyere or any crumbly white cheese (e.g. Lancashire cheese).
- Milk – for texture. I’d recommend using semi-skimmed or whole.
Cooking the Scones
Scones are very straightforward to make, as long as you follow the steps carefully. Here are my top tips:
- Use butter straight from the fridge. The texture will be better then. It takes longer to rub it into breadcrumbs, but if you use soft butter your scones will be chewy.
- Don’t overwork the dough. Kneading only needs to be done until the dough is well combined.
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Cheese Scones
Save This RecipeIngredients
- 225 g self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- 55 g butter
- 50 g grated mature cheddar cheese
- 150 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
- Weigh out the flour and pour into a bowl with the salt and pepper. Cut the butter into cubes and add this to the bowl. Rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheese and milk. Work the mixture together with your hands until it all comes together, then tip onto a floured surface and knead gently, then roll out until it’s approximately 2 cm thick. Use a 2 inch circular pastry cutter to cut out rounds, and place onto a greased baking tray.
- Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until golden and risen.
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