The ultimate cheese scones
- Published: 21 Nov 17
- Updated: 30 Apr 24
These light and fluffy cheese scones are easy to make and topped with a toasted cheese crust. They make a delicious savoury treat for afternoon tea or fo
Prefer your scones sweet with jam and cream? Make our classic scones instead.
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Makes 6 -
Hands-on time 10 minutes, oven time 14 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories
- 287kcals
- Fat
- 14.6g (8.8g saturated)
- Protein
- 8.5g
- Carbohydrates
- 29.5g (0.7g sugars)
- Fibre
- 1.5g
- Salt
- 1.4g
FAQs
Can I use self-raising flour to make these cheese scones?
Yes, the recipe already uses self-raising flour.
What do you have on cheese scones?
Butter, marmite, more cheese all work well. Or treat your scone like a mini sandwich with added ham, smoked salmon and cream cheese etc.
How should you serve cheese scones?
Serve them warm with butter or your favourite savoury toppings. Or as a side to winter soups.
What cheese should I use?
Cheddar and gruyere make good choices or a combination of both.
What is the secret to making good scones?
Keep everything as cold as possible, mix/work the dough as little as possible and preheat the baking tray (this helps kickstart the baking for good rise and crusty base).
Are these scones suitable for freezing?
Yes, cook, cool and wrap well before freezing. Defrost at room temperature then reheat in a low oven for 5-10 minutes to refresh and warm through.
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Watch how to make them here:
The scones are best eaten warm the day they’re made but will keep in an airtight container for up to 24 hours or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly.
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