Mary Berry Cheese Scones
Mary Berry cheese scones recipe offers a delightful blend of simplicity and savoury flavour, perfect for any occasion. These light and fluffy scones are easy to make and pair wonderfully with various accompaniments.
Equipment
- Measuring Jug
- Mixing bowl
- Sieve
- Rolling Pin
- Fluted Cutter
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Pastry brush
- wire rack
- fork
Ingredients
- 450 g Self-raising flour
- 2 level tsp Baking powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 100 g Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
- 150 g Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
- 1 tsp Mustard Powder
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper optional
- 200 ml Whole Milk
- 2 Eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Sift the self-raising flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Make a well in the centre and pour in the beaten eggs and most of the milk. Use a fork to mix quickly to a soft dough, adding the remaining milk if needed.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead it gently, and roll it out to about 2 cm thick.
- Using the fluted cutter, press down firmly without twisting to cut out the scones. Place them on the baking tray.
- Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved beaten egg using a pastry brush.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm with softened butter.
Notes
Nutrition Facts for 1 Serving (estimated):
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 9g
- Total Fat: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
