Seriously Strong Scottish Cheese Scones

Scottish cheese scones are a popular traditional Scottish treat, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or as part of a hearty breakfast.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Seriously Strong Scottish Cheese Scones

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Scottish Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Mature cheddar cheese, grated
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 large Egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the butter and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Stir in the grated cheese.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
6. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times.
8. Roll out the dough to about 1-inch (5 cm) thickness.
9. Use a round cutter to cut out scones and place them on a baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.