Cheese Scones Recipe (Extra Cheesy and Fluffy!)
Cheese scones recipe that's extra cheesy, fluffy, and easy to make in 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (260g) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher or cooking salt (Use ¼ teaspoon if using fine table salt, or ¾ teaspoon for sea salt flakes.)
Dairy
- 200g (about 2 cups) shredded cheese (Cheddar, tasty, or another flavorful melting cheese. Avoid mozzarella.)
- 80g (5 ½ tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup (180ml) full-fat milk, plus extra for brushing
Optional add-ins
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped olives or pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons chopped cooked smoked turkey or beef bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C if using a fan-forced setting. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse once or twice to mix.
- Add the cold butter cubes. Pulse 4 to 5 times until the butter is broken down into small pieces about the size of peas.
- Add the shredded cheese and any optional mix-ins. Pulse briefly just to combine.
- While pulsing, slowly pour in the milk through the feeder tube. Stop once the dough comes together and there’s no visible dry flour. It should be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Shape it into a round disc about 3cm (1.2 inches) thick.
- Brush the top of the dough with a little extra milk. Sprinkle with a small handful of cheese, if you like a cheesy crust. Use a knife to cut the disc into 6 even wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to the lined tray, spacing them about 5cm (2 inches) apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the edges look crisp.
- Let the scones cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then serve warm.