Easy Cheese and Garlic Scones

Quick Bread - Bread

This is my favorite, very simple, recipe for savory scones. They are wonderful served hot, spread with a little butter, and eaten alongside a steamy hot soup. It's important not to over handle these scones, as they will be heavy and tough.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 scones

Easy Cheese and Garlic Scones

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour

2 tablespoons butter

1 pinch salt

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 clove garlic

minced

1 cup milk

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

In a large bowl sift together flour and salt. Rub in butter lightly with finger tips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese and garlic. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk reserving 1 teaspoon for a glazing the scones. Gently mix just until combined.

Step 3

Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead briefly and lightly. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Press out dough to form a 1 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges. Place on prepared tray and brush with reserved milk.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until light brown. Serve hot or let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information

Easy Cheese and Garlic Scones

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 180.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.9g 12%

Carbohydrates: 24.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 3%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 17.5mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 217.2IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 64.2mcg 16%

Calcium: 193.8mg 19%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 11.4mg 4%

Potassium: 93.8mg 3%

Sodium: 473.7mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 55.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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