Description
Cheddar cheese scones deliver a savory breakfast delight with sharp cheddar and buttery, flaky texture. Golden-brown edges and rich cheese flavor make these scones an irresistible morning companion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dairy and Fat Components:
- ½ cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted salted butter
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) cold heavy cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped fresh chives or parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal baking environment for golden, flaky scones.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and black pepper to evenly distribute dry ingredients.
- Using a pastry cutter or cold fingertips, incorporate chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse, crumbly texture.
- Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese into the flour-butter mixture, ensuring even distribution of cheese throughout the dough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour the cream-egg mixture into the flour mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the loose dough onto a lightly floured surface and perform gentle folding and pressing motions to create a cohesive mass.
- Shape the dough into a smooth 8-inch circular disc, then carefully slice into 8 equal triangular wedges using a sharp knife.
- Arrange the scone wedges on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them approximately one inch apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Delicately brush the surface of each scone with milk to promote a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until the scones achieve a beautiful golden color and sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove scones from the baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the chive butter by blending softened butter with finely chopped chives.
- While scones are still warm, generously brush with the aromatic chive butter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold for the flakiest, most tender scone texture that melts in your mouth.
- Minimal mixing prevents tough scones, so stop stirring the dough as soon as it barely comes together.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a bold, tangy flavor that elevates these savory breakfast treats.
- Pat the dough gently when shaping to maintain a light, delicate crumb structure.
- Brush with milk before baking creates a beautiful golden-brown exterior with a slight sheen.
- Serve warm with herbed chive butter for an extra layer of rich, creamy deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg