Description
Delicious fluffy cheese scones perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in cheese.
- Gradually add milk until dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place on baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use sharp cheese for more flavor.
- Serve warm for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fluffy Cheese Scones, Cheese Scones, Baking Scones