Cheese Scones
Easy, quick, and delicious cheese scones.
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- •1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper(optional)
- •1/4 teaspoon Turmeric(optional)
- •1/2 teaspoon English mustard powder(optional)
- •1/4 teaspoon Salt
- •1 teaspoon Baking powderUse 3 teaspoons if using plain flour
- •Self raising flourContains baking powder
- •ButterCold, rub into flour
- •Grated cheeseFold into mixture
- •Full cream milkUse to mix and brush tops
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) or gas mark 6. Adjust to 180°C if fan-assisted.
5 min
- 2
Sift dry ingredients: cayenne pepper, turmeric, mustard powder, salt, and baking powder into a bowl.
2 min
- 3
Add cold butter and rub into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2 min
- 4
Fold in grated cheese with fingers.
1 min
- 5
Add full cream milk and mix with a dinner knife until clumpy.
1 min
- 6
Lightly flour worktop, roll dough to 20-25mm thick.
2 min
- 7
Cut scones with a 60mm cutter or into squares.
2 min
- 8
Place scones on greased baking tray, brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with cheese.
2 min
- 9
Bake in preheated oven for 14-17 minutes until golden.
15 min
- 10
Cool on a wire rack before serving.
10 min
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