Baking · serves 2

Cheese and Herb Scones

No yeast, no rising. In the oven in twelve minutes and eaten in twenty.

30 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups maida
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 100g cold butter, cubed
  • 1.5 cups grated sharp cheese
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 egg to glaze
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Cold butter rubbed into the flour and baking powder until it looks like breadcrumbs. Cold everything, always.
  2. Stir in the cheese, herbs, mustard powder and salt.
  3. Cold milk added all at once, brought together with a knife. Handle it as little as possible.
  4. Pat out to 3cm thick — thick, not thin, or they won't rise tall.
  5. Cut straight down with a floured cutter. Never twist the cutter; twisting seals the edge and they rise lopsided.
  6. Egg wash the tops only. 220°C for 12-14 minutes. Split and butter while hot.

Questions people ask about Cheese and Herb Scones

How long does Cheese and Herb Scones take?

About 30 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Cheese and Herb Scones?

Cut straight down with a floured cutter. Never twist the cutter; twisting seals the edge and they rise lopsided.

What can I use instead of maida in Cheese and Herb Scones?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Cheese and Herb Scones ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Cheese and Herb Scones vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Cheese and Herb Scones?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Cheese and Herb Scones?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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