Sourdough Cheese Scones From Scratch
These sourdough cheese scones made from scratch are one of my favorite lunchtime recipes to whip up. They're so simple to make, and they taste amazing! We like to pair them with a side of bacon and berries for a complete meal. Each bite is full of flaky, pillowy scone, sourdough tang, and cheddar cheese. What's not to like?!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter (cold)
- 1 cup sourdough (fed or discard)
- 1/4 cup + 1 tsp milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Making Dough
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter and a dusting of flour.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Grate the butter or use a fork to cut the butter into flour to form pea-sized pebbles.
- Add in sourdough starter, milk, and cheese.
- Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Shaping Dough
- On a lightly floured surface, turn your scone dough out onto the countertop.
- Use your hands to shape and fold the dough twice into an envelope shape to create layers.
- Then use your hands again to shape the dough into a 2-3-inch-high circle.
- Take a knife or bench scraper and cut the dough into 8 pieces, like a pie.
Baking
- Place scones on the prepared baking sheet one by one, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes. The bottom of the scones should be golden brown.