Cheese and Onion Scones

A savoury twist on a classic British treat, perfect for a quick snack or lunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

1937 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.32/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Ingredients

Servings

225gSelf-Raising Flour(Plus extra for dusting)

£0.30

1tspBaking Powder

£0.02

0.3tspSalt

£0.01

55gCold Butter(Cubed)

£0.45

85gMature Cheddar Cheese(Grated)

£0.85

0.5mediumRed Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.20

100mlMilk(Plus extra for glazing)

£0.10

Total Cost

£1.93

£0.32 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan/ Gas Mark 7) and lightly grease a baking tray.
2.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.
Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4.
Stir in the grated cheese and chopped red onion.
5.
Gradually add the milk, mixing with a knife until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it down to about 2cm thick.
7.
Use a 6cm cutter to stamp out scones. Re-roll any scraps to make more scones.
8.
Place the scones on the prepared baking tray.
9.
Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk.
10.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and well-risen.
11.
Let cool slightly on the baking tray before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (110g)

1937 kcal / 8105 kJ

Carbs

197g

76% of RDA

Fat

99g

141% of RDA

Protein

68g

136% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

21 g

23% of RDA

Sodium

2050 mg

89% of RDA

Saturated Fat

62 g

310% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavour, add a pinch of mustard powder to the dry ingredients.

Make sure your butter is cold for a lighter, flakier scone.

Don't twist the cutter when stamping out the scones, as this can prevent them from rising evenly.

Serve warm with butter or your favourite chutney.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Tray

Large Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Cheese and Onion Scones

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