Bruce’s Prize Winning Cheese Scones

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Bruce's Prize Winning Cheese Scones Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

370

Sugar

Fat

15g

Originating from the UK, a scone is a quick bread-like baked good that is similar in texture to a biscuit. Scones are typically served for breakfast or as a snack. Bruce's Prize Winning Cheese Scones recipe is a wonderful version of the traditional scone recipe that has a savoury twist. With their light and fluffy texture and rich cheesy flavour, they are a fantastic treat for any time of day. Inspired by the British combination of scones and tea, these scones are an absolute must-try!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/425°F/gas mark 7.
2.	Sift the flour together with the baking powder into a mixing bowl.
3.	Add the butter or margarine to the bowl.
4.	Rub the butter or margarine into the flour using your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs.
5.	Add 9oz of the grated cheese, and mix well.
6.	In another bowl, combine the milk, pepper, and mustard powder.
7.	Pour the milk mixture into the cheese mixture.
8.	Mix the ingredients together by using a palette knife.
9.	The dough should come together. Be careful not to overwork it, as it may become tough.
10.	Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2.5cm.
11.	Using a pastry cutter, cut out the scones and put them onto a greased baking tray.
12.	Brush the tops of the scones with the non-dairy milk or beaten egg and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
13.	Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

Bruce’s Prize Winning Cheese Scones are an excellent source of protein and calcium.

They are easy to make, quick to bake, and delicious to taste.

They taste great when they are hot, but you can also freeze them for later use.

CONS

Unfortunately, Bruce’s Prize Winning Cheese Scones are not good for those who are vegan, as they contain milk and cheese.

They are relatively high in calories and fat.

They are a little dry if they aren’t eaten when they’re hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheese scones are a good source of protein, which helps build muscle tissues and repair cells in the body.
Calcium is good for building strong bones and teeth.
Scones contain some B vitamins, which help release energy from food.

	12 ounces self raising flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	3 ounces butter or 3 ounces margarine
	11 ounces strong grated cheese
	6 fluid ounces milk
	1 dash pepper
	2 teaspoons mustard powder