This Mary Berry Cheese Scones Recipe is a fluffy and cheesy recipe, which is made with mustard powder and Cheddar cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes.
Mary Berry Cheese Scones Recipe Ingredients
- 225g (8oz) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- 50g (2oz) butter, cold and cubed
- 100g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- About 4 tbsp milk
How To Make Mary Berry Cheese Scones Recipe
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with baking parchment.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and mustard powder.
- Rub in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the cheese: Stir in three-quarters of the grated cheese, reserving the rest for the topping.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a small jug, beat the egg with the milk.
- Form the dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg and milk mixture. Use a palette knife or a regular knife to combine everything into a soft, but not sticky, dough. Add a little extra milk if it seems too dry.
- Cut the scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead very gently. Pat or lightly roll the dough to a thickness of about 2cm (¾ inch). Use a 5cm (2 inch) fluted cutter to cut out the scones. Press straight down without twisting to ensure a good rise. Re-roll the trimmings to cut out more scones.
- Glaze and bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little extra milk and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until well-risen and golden brown.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the best rise: When you use the cutter, push it straight down into the dough and pull it straight up. Twisting the cutter can seal the edges of the scone, which prevents it from rising evenly.
- Why use cold butter? Keeping the butter cold is essential for a flaky texture. As the cold pieces of butter melt in the hot oven, they create little pockets of steam, which makes the scones light and airy.
- How do I make sure my scones are fluffy? The key is to handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough develops the gluten in the flour, which can make the scones tough instead of light and tender.
- Can I use a different cheese? Absolutely. While mature Cheddar is classic, you could use Red Leicester for color, or add some finely grated Parmesan for an extra-sharp, savory flavor.
What To Serve With Cheese Scones
These savory scones are wonderfully versatile. For a simple and classic snack, serve them warm from the oven with a generous spread of butter. They are also excellent served alongside:
- A hearty bowl of tomato soup
- A dollop of tangy chutney or pickle
- Cream cheese and chives
How To Store Cheese Scones
Refrigerate: Scones are best enjoyed on the day they are made. However, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a warm oven for a few minutes to refresh them. Freeze: You can freeze the scones either baked or unbaked.
- To freeze baked scones: Allow them to cool completely, then wrap them well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm them in the oven from frozen.
- To freeze unbaked scones: Place the cut, unbaked scones on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer them to a freezer bag. You can bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Cheese Scones Nutrition Facts
- Calories: approx. 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
This usually happens for two reasons: the dough was too wet, or it was overworked. Your dough should be soft and easy to handle, but not overly sticky. Also, be gentle when kneading and rolling.
Yes, you can try using a good-quality gluten-free self-raising flour blend. You may find the texture is slightly more crumbly than scones made with traditional flour.
Certainly. A handful of finely chopped chives, some crispy bacon bits, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat are all delicious additions. Stir them in along with the cheese.
Mary Berry Cheese Scones Recipe
Description
A classic recipe for light, fluffy, and cheesy scones with a savory kick from mustard powder, perfect served warm with butter.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas 7 and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine dry ingredients, then rub in cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in most of the grated Cheddar, reserving some for the topping.
- Whisk the egg and milk, then mix into the flour to form a soft dough.
- On a floured surface, pat the dough to 2cm thick and cut out scones, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Arrange on the baking sheet, brush with milk, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until well-risen and golden brown.
Notes
- For the best rise, press the cutter straight down without twisting; this prevents sealing the edges.
- Using cold butter is crucial for creating a light, flaky texture.
- Handle the dough as little as possible to keep the scones tender and avoid making them tough.
- The dough should be soft but not sticky; adjust with a splash of milk or a dusting of flour if needed.
