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Easy to make savoury Double Cheese Scones

Makes 11 - 12 scones

Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Savoury Double Cheese Scones
Author: Shiokman Eddie
Ingredients
  • 300 g self raising flour
  • 125 g unsalted butter chilled
  • 30 g raw sugar
  • 50 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 50 g mature sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 75 ml whole milk
Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add self-raising flour and chilled butter cut into cubes.

  2. Rub the butter flat with the flour to create layers of fat within the dough. .
  3. Add raw sugar, grated parmesan and cheddar cheese and mix evenly.

  4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add beaten egg with milk. Leave about 3 tablespoon for egg wash..

  5. Gently mix all ingredients together to form a soft dough.
  6. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
  7. Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll flat about 1 inch thick.
  8. Using a 2 inch round cutter, cut rolled dough to shape.

  9. Arrange on a lined baking tray. Brush the top with remaining egg and milk mixture.

  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 10 - 12 mins until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Remove the tray from the oven and transfer onto a cooling rack.
  12. Best served warm.
Recipe Notes
  • Scones can last about a week in the fridge and much longer when frozen.
  • Lightly reheat in the oven or air-fryer before serving.