Cheddar Cheese Scones

Submitted by Irmgard

"These are the best scones I have ever eaten! Terrific served with soup."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 scones

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the cheese.
4. Add the buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, sticky dough.
5. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into a ball.
6. On a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times.
7. Pat out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick round.
8. Using a 2-1/2-inch floured cutter, cut out rounds.
9. Place on a ungreased baking sheet.
10. Gather up the scraps and repat dough once; cut out more rounds.
11. Brush the tops of the scones with egg.
12. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Reviews

[Lalaloula]

Irmgard, I must say you know your scones! These beauties are soooo yummy with a nice sweet savoury taste! The preparation was super easy and quick. The scones baked up beautifully in the stated time and made for a great breakkie! The only thing I did differently was to use spelt flour and a little less butter and milk than called for. I liked the play of salty and sweet, but if I was looking for a really hearty breakkie Id reduce the sugar by half to make the cheese come through even more. I made half the recipe ending up with 6 nice medium sized scones and 1 small. They were devoured! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your recipe with us! Made and reviewed for Farm Cooking with Andi of Longmeadow Farm An Event in The Photo Forum May 2010.

 

[FunkiMonki]

These scones deliver! Easy to put together. I cut mine into trianges after patting out. Skipped the egg wash and was delighted how sucessful these scones are. I will enjoy these over the next few days on my coffee break. Thanks Irmgard!

 

[Nancy M.]

I read in another recipe to grate the butter into the flour. I froze the 1/2 cup butter and then grated it into the mix. It was so much simpler! .. and turned out wonderful!

 

[Jtali7]

Excellent, had to use 3 cups of flour (2 plain + 1 self-raising ) due to mixture too sticky. Only added 1 tablespoon of sugar. But added 1/2 teaspoon of English mustard to semi skimmed milk. Also mixed cheese with some Gouda and put lumps on top. Delicious. Best scones I have ever made. ( 220 deg c. ) 16 minutes. Makes 13 scones.

 

[Southern Bug]

Easy recipe! Took to a friends house to enjoy with soup - perfect accompaniment. Everyone enjoyed them.