Description
These cheesy, golden scones are the perfect savory bake for brunch or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups plain flour / all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or tasty cheese (tightly packed)
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cooking salt
100g unsalted butter, cold, cubed
3/4 cup milk, cold (preferably full-fat)
1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping
Butter for spreading
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to food processor. Pulse once.
3. Add butter and pulse 4 to 5 times until pea-sized.
4. Add cheese and pulse once to combine.
5. Stream milk through feeder while pulsing 8–10 times until dough forms.
6. Turn dough onto floured surface and bring together by hand.
7. Shape into 3cm thick round disc on baking paper.
8. Brush with milk and top with extra cheese.
9. Cut into 6 wedges, space them 5cm apart on tray.
10. Bake 20 minutes until golden.
11. Cool on tray 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Tightly pack the shredded cheese to ensure richness.
Use full-fat milk and cold butter for best texture.
Scones can be frozen before or after baking.
Avoid overmixing to keep texture light.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Western