Stilton Scones
Elevate your teatime or brunch spread with these irresistible Stilton Scones, a savory twist on a traditional favorite. Packed with the rich, tangy creaminess of crumbled Stilton cheese, these flaky scones are perfectly accented by a dash of black pepper for a subtle kick. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature, these golden, buttery scones are ideal for pairing with a dollop of chutney or a smear of butter. Perfect for cheese lovers, they’re an easy yet impressive addition to any gathering or snack time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 60 g unsalted butter, cold
- 75 g Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 150 ml whole milk
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Add the cold butter to the flour mixture, rubbing it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gently fold in the crumbled Stilton cheese and black pepper (if using).
Slowly pour the milk into the dry ingredients while stirring gently with a fork or your hands, until the mixture comes together into a soft dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and gently pat it into a disc approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick.
Using a 6 cm (2.5 inch) round cutter, cut out scones from the dough, re-rolling scraps as needed. Place the scones onto the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and lightly brush it over the top of the scones for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the scones are golden and risen.
Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.0 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.7 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4463 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
