Country Cheese Scones – a delicious recipe with flour, baking powder, cheddar cheese, sugar, cold margarine, milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients together. Cut in butter with pastry blender until lumps form the size of pears. Stir in cheddar cheese. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.", "", "In another bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Pour into flour mixture. Blend together with a wooden spoon. Not too much or the dough will get tough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board or counter. Knead 8-10 times. Gentle roll to 1/2"" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter or slice into wedges. With a pastry brush, brush on a small amount of milk and then sprinkle with sugar. Place 1"" apart on cookie sheet.", "", "Bake 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until tops are nicely browned.", "", "Option 1:", "Cranberry/orange scones: Omit cheddar cheese and add 1 cup of dried cranberries and 2 Tbsp. orange rind. Bake and then make a glaze of icing sugar and orange juice.", "", "Option 2:", "Cinnamon Raisin", "Omit cheese. Add 1 cup raisins and 2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of scones prior to baking."]
1898
kcal
Calories
112
g
Fat
171
g
Carbs
55
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups flour, 1/4 c. baking powder, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 c. sugar, and more.
Yes, Country Cheese Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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