Mary Berry Cheese Scones

Mary Berry’s Cheese Scones is made with self-rising flour, dry mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, baking powder, butter, and finely grated cheese. This delicious cheese scones recipe creates a tasty snack or afternoon tea treat that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and bake and can serve up to 10 people.

This Cheese Scones Recipe Is From Fast Cakes Cookbook by Mary Berry

Mary Berry Cheese Scones Ingredients:

• 225g / 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• ¼ tsp salt
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 55g / 4 tbsp butter
• 100g / ½ cup finely grated cheese
• 1 large egg
• 120ml / ½ cup milk (combined with the egg)

How To Make Mary Berry Cheese Scones?

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F (or 190°C / 375°F for convection) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix dry ingredients: Measure the flour, dry mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, and baking powder into a bowl. Add the butter and rub it into the mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheese.
3. Prepare egg mixture: Crack the egg into a measuring jug, lightly beat it, and then add milk to make up 120ml / ½ cup. Stir most of the egg and milk mixture into the flour, keeping about 1 tablespoon aside for glazing.
4. Form the dough: Mix the ingredients to form a soft dough. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly, and roll it out to about 1.5 cm / ½ inch thickness.
5. Cut and prepare scones: Use a fluted 7.5 cm / 3-inch cutter to cut out 10 rounds. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
6. Glaze and bake: Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining egg and milk mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they turn a pale golden brown.
7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy your scones warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Tips

• Use cold butter: Cold butter helps make the scones light and crumbly. Work quickly so the butter doesn’t melt.
• Be gentle with the dough: Don’t knead the dough too much, or the scones will turn out heavy instead of soft.
• Grate the cheese finely: This helps the cheese mix evenly into the dough, giving a balanced flavor in every bite.
• Brush with egg and milk: This makes the tops golden and shiny, so don’t forget to do it.
• Bake right away: After making the dough, bake the scones immediately. Waiting too long can make them less fluffy.

What To Serve With Cheese Scones?

These cheesy cheese scones pair well with butter, clotted cream, tomato soup, or salads. They can also be served alongside ham, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, or fruit chutney for a tasty afternoon tea or light snack.

How To Store Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover cheese scones cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the cheese scones to cool completely before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw them at room temperature for a few hours before serving. This recipe does not need to be reheated.

Mary Berry Cheese Scones Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 scone (from 10 servings)

• Calories: 167
• Total Fat: 8.1g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 23mg
• Sodium: 68mg
• Potassium: 53mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
• Sugars: 0.7g
• Protein: 5.2g

Try More Mary Berry Recipe:

• Mary Berry Drop Scones
• Mary Berry Wholemeal Scones
• Mary Berry Abbey Biscuits
• Mary Berry Cherry Loaf
• Mary Berry Blueberry Muffin Recipe