Light and Fluffy Cheese Scones
These light and fluffy cheese scones are like the fanciest buttermilk biscuits. They break into flaky pieces with a hint of green onion.
Equipment
- 1 silicone liner or parchment paper
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, frozen, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk very cold
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions diced
- 1 pinch flaky salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of your food processor.2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pulse to combine the dry ingredients.
- Then, add the frozen butter cut into cubes.1/2 cup butter
- Blend the food processor until the butter forms pea-sized pieces.
- Add in half the buttermilk, pulsing to combine.1/2 cup buttermilk
- Add the green onions, shredded cheese, and the remainder of the buttermilk to the scone mix. Blend everything until large crumbs form.1/4 cup green onions, 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Pour the dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Press the dough into a 3/4 in tall circle.
- Cut into 8-10 pieces. Separate the pieces to give them space to rise.
- Sprinkle the tops of the scones with a little flaky salt and some grated cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes.1 pinch flaky salt
- Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Sprinkle these scones with my homemade green onion salt for an extra mild oniony bite.
- Use the shredder attachment for your food processor to shred your cheese before you make your scone dough.
- A pastry blender or pastry cutter is a great way to mix your dough if you don't have a food processor.
- Replace the flour, salt, and baking powder with 2 cups of self-raising flour.
- Use a pastry brush to wash the scones with a little milk to make a nice golden brown crust.
- Add a little cayenne pepper to the dough for a touch of heat, or garlic powder for extra savoriness.
- Buttermilk makes these scones light and fluffy, but if you don't have any, you can replace it with heavy cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 10 scones
Calories: 262kcal