Cheese Scone Recipe Mary Berry

Ingredients

The easiest way to make cheese scones is to use Mary Berry's recipe. This recipe will produce 8 cheese scones and you will need the following ingredients: 225g/8oz self-raising flour, pinch of salt, 50g/2oz butter, 75g/3oz mature Cheddar cheese, roughly grated, 150ml/¼ pint cold milk.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheese. Make a well in the centre and gradually add the milk, a little at a time, stirring with a round-bladed knife until the mixture forms a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few moments until the dough is smooth. Roll or pat out the dough to a thickness of about 2.5cm/1in.

Using a 5cm/2in fluted cutter, cut out the scones and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Re-roll the trimmings and cut out more scones. Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden-brown on the top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one cheese scone contains approximately 207 calories, 9.3 grams of fat, 23.6 grams of carbohydrates, and 7.6 grams of protein. Additionally, one cheese scone contains approximately 0.7 milligrams of iron, 346 milligrams of sodium, and 72 milligrams of calcium. Cheese scones are an excellent source of calcium and iron, and a good source of protein.

Serving Suggestions

Cheese scones are best enjoyed warm, split open and spread with butter. They can be served as an accompaniment to soups and salads, or as a light snack. Cheese scones are also delicious served with cold meats, pickles, and relishes. If you have any leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.