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Washington Post Cheese Scones

5 from 1 vote
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose-flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 4 tbsp cold butter, cut into bits
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated. (About 1 /12 cups)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk (or more as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and mustard.
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  • Add the cheese and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, mix the egg with 1/4 cup of the milk.
  • Stir the egg-milk mixture into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Add more milk if necessary.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly-floured surface, and knead for just a couple seconds to bring the dough together.
  • Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and pat it into an 8-inch circle.
  • Cut into 6 wedges, then separate and arrange on the baking sheet so that they are not touching.
  • Lightly brush the scones with milk.
  • Bake until the tops are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Best served warm!