Traditional Cheese Scones 🧀✨
Light, fluffy, and packed with lovely cheesy goodness — perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or a proper British afternoon tea with a twist!
Ingredients:
🥣 Self-raising flour: 225g, plus extra for dusting
🧈 Cold unsalted butter: 55g, diced
🧂 Sea salt: ½ tsp
🧂 English mustard powder: ½ tsp (optional, for extra zing)
🧀 Mature cheddar cheese: 100g, grated
🥛 Whole milk: 120ml, plus extra for brushing
🥚 Egg: 1, beaten (for glazing)
Method:
🍳 Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and lightly grease a baking tray.
🥣 Tip the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub the butter in with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
🧂 Stir in the salt, mustard powder, and most of the grated cheese, saving a little for topping.
🥛 Gradually add the milk, mixing with a knife until you form a soft, but not sticky, dough.
🧤 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead very lightly to bring it together.
🧲 Pat the dough out to about 2cm thickness and cut into rounds with a 5cm cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
🥄 Place onto the prepared tray, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
🔥 Bake for 10–12 minutes until risen, golden, and smelling irresistible.
🧊 Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving — if you can resist!
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Baking Time: 12 minutes
🕰 Total Time: 27 minutes
🍴 Servings: 8–10 scones
⚡ Calories: ~220 per scone
Tips:
🧀 Use a nice sharp cheddar for maximum flavour — or mix in a bit of Red Leicester for a lovely orange hue!
🌿 Add a sprinkle of chopped chives or thyme into the dough for a herby twist.
🧊 These freeze brilliantly — just reheat for a few minutes in the oven for fresh-baked flavour anytime!