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Cheddar Cheese
Scones
by Holly
Dec 2, 2020
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For the perfect breakfast, brunch, or as a

side with a cozy bowl of stew, these rich
and flavorful cheese scones are loaded
with cheddar flavor.

Not only are they easy to make, but I’ve shared

my favorite tips to ensure they come out
tender and light every time. Serve these warm
from the oven with butter.

I am excited to have partnered with Cabot

Cheese to share these perfectly flaky cheese
scones!

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Cheddar Cheese Scones

Scones are the English partner to American
biscuits — and these are upscaled for any time
enjoyment! While scones often have added
fruits (like blueberries or cranberries), I
personally prefer a savory addition, like Cabot
Seriously Sharp Cheddar and a sprinkle of
chives.

Some store-bought scones can be dense, but

not these! They’re extra light and fluffy with a
rich savory cheddar cheese flavor.

They’re quick and easy to make and all you

need is a bowl, a wooden spoon and some
great cheese!

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What’s in a Cheese
Scone?
BASE The base of this recipe has easy to
find ingredients with flour, cream, and
eggs with baking powder to help them
rise.

CHEESE This is where the magic comes in

and since the cheese adds so much flavor
to these scones, I chose Cabot Seriously
Sharp Cheddar Cheese.  This cheese is
deliciously rich adding flavor to every bite.
The cheese is folded into the dough
ensuring savory goodness you can see
throughout the flaky layers.

Cabot is a cooperative owned by over 800

farm families in New York and New
England. They truly produce the best
cheeses which are 100% naturally aged
and naturally lactose-free! They are a
certified B corporation which means they
meet the highest standards of social and
environmental performance.

Variations
Cabot Seriously Sharp adds great flavor to this
recipe but swap it out with any of the following
add-ins to make these scones your own!

Try Smoked Bacon Cheddar with a

sprinkle of green onions.

Add in Roasted Garlic Cheddar with

some fresh chives added right to the
dough

Or try Cracked Peppercorn Cheddar

Cheese with a touch of fresh rosemary

How to Make Cheese

Scones
Scones are very easy to make, here are my
favorite tips to ensure they’re perfect every
time:

Use cold butter and keep the butter in the

fridge until ready to use. The cold butter
creates pockets giving layers and a flaky
texture.

Mix the dough using a pastry cutter and a

spoon, not a mixer. Fold the cheese into the
flour mixture before adding the liquid.

Work quickly to handle the dough as little as

possible.

When patting out the dough, very lightly

flour your surface if needed, I prefer to work
on parchment paper. Try not to add too
much extra flour, this will make the dough
dense.

Tips for Storing Scones

You can freeze scones before baking meaning
scones fresh from the oven at any time!

To freeze before baking, prepare scones

as directed and cut into wedges. Freeze on
a baking sheet until firm. Once firm, place in
a zippered freezer bag for up to 3 months.

To bake from frozen, remove the scones

from the freezer for about 20 minutes before
baking (while the oven preheats). Preheat
oven to 400°F and bake for 18-22 minutes
or until baked through.

More Cheesy Favorites

Cabot cheeses are hands down my favorite for
flavor and quality. They’re perfect slicing and
snacking, the perfect addition to cheese soup,
and are a favorite with breakfast egg
sandwiches or sprinkled over a breakfast
pizza! Add your favorite Cabot Cheese to any
of the following:

20 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup – so fast!

Ham and Cheese Drop Biscuits

Cheese Bread (Quick Bread)

Pimento Cheese

Garlic Cheese Toast

Cheesy Hamburger Dip

Quick Cheese Muffins

Did you make these Cheddar Cheese

Scones? Be sure to leave a rating and a
comment below! 

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Cheddar Cheese
Scones
Savory & super cheesy, these Cheddar Cheese
Scones are the perfect addition to any meal!

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8 scones

Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment
Pastry Cutter

Baking Sheet

Pastry Brush

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Ingredients   1x 2x 3x

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

⅓ cup cold butter cut into pieces

1 ¼ cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar

shredded

2 eggs beaten

¾ cup heavy cream

milk to brush top of scone

Chive Butter (optional)

2 tablespoons melted salted butter

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or

parsley

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions 
1 Preheat oven to 400°F.

2 Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and

using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add
cheese and stir to combine.

3 Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add

the egg mixture to the flour mixture and
stir just until it forms a dough.

4 On a lightly floured surface, knead

dough by folding and gently pressing
dough for 10 to 12 strokes until nearly
smooth. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle
and cut into 8 wedges.

5 Place wedges 1-inch apart on an

ungreased baking sheet. Brush with
milk.

6 Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden.

Remove scones from the baking sheet.
Let cool slightly.

7 Combine chive butter ingredients.

Brush over warm scones and serve.

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Notes
Scones can be kept in a zippered bag or an
airtight container at room temperature for
about 2 days. Keep a slice of bread in the
bag with them to absorb moisture so they
stay fresher longer.

4.90 from 79 votes

Nutrition Information
Calories: 407 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g |
Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 118mg |
Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g |
Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 1mg |
Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and

will vary based on cooking methods and brands of
ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

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