Hairy Bikers Cheese Scones Recipe
The Hairy Bikers Cheese Scones Recipe is warm, soft and full of rich flavor. These scones are golden, cheesy and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 250 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 50 g cold butter cubed
- 150 g mature cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 150 ml milk
- 1 egg for glazing
- Extra cheese for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix dry ingredients
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and mustard powder to a bowl. Mix gently with a whisk.
Add butter
- Add cold butter cubes. Rub into flour using fingers until it looks like fine crumbs.
Add cheese
- Add grated cheddar cheese. Mix lightly to spread cheese evenly in the mixture.
Add milk
- Pour milk slowly into the bowl. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Shape the dough
- Place dough on a floured surface. Gently press it flat using your hands.
Roll the dough
- Roll dough to about 2 cm thick. Do not press too hard.
Cut the scones
- Use a round cutter. Cut straight down. Do not twist the cutter.
Place on tray
- Place scones on the lined tray. Leave space between each one.
Brush with egg
- Brush tops with beaten egg. Add extra cheese on top if desired.
Bake the scones
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and risen.
Cool slightly
- Remove from oven. Place on a rack. Let them cool for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always use cold butter for soft texture.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Use strong cheddar for better flavor.
- Add spring onions for fresh taste.
- Add cooked bacon for savory flavor.
- Use smoked cheese for deep aroma.
- Add herbs like thyme or chives.
- Brush with milk if you skip egg.
- Make mini scones for parties.
- Freeze unbaked scones for later use.