Easy Gluten Free Cheese Scones - Coeliac Sanctuary

https://www.coeliacsanctuary.co.uk/recipe/gluten-free-cheese-scones

Posted On: 13th March 2022

These easy gluten free cheese scones are soft, light and packed with mature cheddar for plenty of cheesy flavour. Delicious served warm with butter, alongside soup or as a savoury gluten free snack, they're a simple bake that's perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

350g gluten free self raising flour
1/2tsp cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
80g butter
150g extra mature cheddar
2 eggs
170ml milk
Egg for brushing

Preparation Time: 30 Mins
Cooking Time: 15 Mins

This recipe contains

Dairy, Egg

Method

1. Place the gluten free self raising flour in a bowl along with the cayenne pepper and salt and mix together.

2. Add in the butter and rub in into the flour with your fingers to get a breadcrumb consistency.

3. Grate the cheese and add to the mix, I used extra mature for that extra cheesy taste. Lightly stir into the mix so it slightly combines in.

4. Crack in the eggs and mix using a wooden spoon, the mix will start to come together in small clumps.

5. Slowly add in the milk some at a time until the mix forms a soft handleable dough. It is best to add slowly as you can add extra if the mix is to dry but you can't take it away if it is to wet.

6. Wrap the scone mix in cling film and allow to chill for 15-30 mins.

7. Place the dough on a well floured surface or between two pieces of cling film, roll out until about 1.5-2inch thick. Use a 2.5inch cookie cutter to cut out your scones.

8. Grease and line a baking tray and place your scones on it, leave at least an inch gap between each one to allow for them to expand. Brush a little egg on the top of each scone.

9. Place in an oven pre heated to gas mark 7/220c and bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown.

This recipe makes 8 scones
Nutritional info per scone