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Close-up of fluffy Cheese Scones with golden melted cheese topping.

Cheese Scones

Cheese Scones are soft, buttery, and packed with shredded cheese. They are easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or serving warm with butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, British-Inspired
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Scones
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or tasty cheese tightly packed
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup cold milk plus extra for brushing
For Topping and Serving
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping
  • Butter for spreadin

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheese.
  5. Pour in the cold milk and gently mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Transfer the dough to parchment paper or a lightly floured surface and press into a thick round.
  7. Brush the top lightly with milk and sprinkle with extra shredded cheese.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges.
  9. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake until risen, golden, and cooked through.
  11. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 520IUCalcium: 260mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Use cold butter and cold milk for the best texture.
  • Freshly shredded cheese gives better flavor and melting.
  • The scones are best served warm on the day they are baked.

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