Cheddar Cheese Scones
A lovely change to the standard scone. The cheese gives the scones an added taste that works so well.
A lovely change to the standard scone. The cheese gives the scones an added taste that works so well.
Servings 12 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 3 tbsp butter cut into small pieces, soft
- 3 oz cheddar cheese sharp/mature grated
- 1 large eggs free range
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and cut in the butter using a fork.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp dry mustard, 3 tbsp butter
- Add the cheese, stirring just enough to incorporate.3 oz cheddar cheese
- Beat the egg and milk together and add to the flour mixture, stirring as little as possible.1 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk
- Turn out onto a floured surface and pat down to a thickness of about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm).
- Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 425 (220C) oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g