How To Make Cheddar Cheese Scones in 30 Minutes

Learn how to whip up these delicious cheddar cheese scones in just 30 minutes. This easy and quick recipe is perfect for a tasty breakfast, snack or split them in half for a mini bun for chicken salad, egg salad or dainty lunch meat sandwich.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheddar cheese biscuits, Cheddar cheese scones, savory scones

Servings: scones

Calories: 104kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 Tablespoons chilled butter, cut into cubes
3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Put the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add the chilled, cubed butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles dry breadcrumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour into a large bowl, and make a well in the center.
In a medium bowl, whisk egg and milk. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients. Use a fork to make a soft dough. If there's still dry crumbs, add a splash of milk to the dough.
Turn onto a floured surface, and knead lightly.
Roll or pat out until 1 inch thick.
Cut with a 1 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Press the trimmings together and continue to cut into rounds until all the dough is used up. Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet pan.
Brush with reserved egg mixture, and top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and risen.
Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Notes

- Make sure your butter is chilled before adding to the food processor.
- If you don't have a food processor, use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until fine breadcrumbs remain.
- Use very sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- If your dough feels dry, add a splash of milk so that all the flour combines into the dough.
- I recommend using Celtic salt and fresh cracked pepper for the best flavor.
- The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

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