Scones originated in Scotland hundreds of years ago. Scones are great made either sweet or savoury. These savoury Cheese Scone are crunchy on the outside, incredibly soft and fluffy on the inside. Enjoy cheese scones fresh from the oven, scones are perfect slathered in butter and your favourite chutney with a bowl of soup for lunch or coffee for morning tea.
Cheese Scone Recipe
Makes 8 large cheese scones
Ingredients:
3 cups plain flour
5-6 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch of salt
75g butter
1 cup of grated cheese
half an onion, finely grated
1 cup milk, plus extra to brush
½ cup cream
grated parmesan for topping
Method:
To make cheese scones, shift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cut butter into flour until to resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add ¾ of grated cheese and onion to mixture, and mix to combine. Add milk and cream and mix quickly using a knife to form a soft dough. Knead a few times.
Lay out baking paper and press cheese scone dough onto this in a round formation. Cut dough into 8 triangles, like a pizza. Brush dough with milk and sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining grated cheese. Bake at 220C for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve cheese scones with butter and your favourite chutney.
