Name: Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 scones
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 0.75 cup cold salted butter; 0.5 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes*

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Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones

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Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and dried basil together in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the pieces of butter are the size of peas. Stir in the shredded cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

Whisk together the milk and egg in a small bowl and add to the flour/butter mixture. Stir together until the dough just starts to come together. Turn the contents of the bowl onto a clean counter and gently knead the mixture until it comes together. Do not over-mix!

Separate the dough into 3 equal portions and form into rounds 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Cut each round into quarters to get 12 scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.

Let the scones cool on the baking sheet. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Keep Everything Ice Cold 🧊
Chill your bowl, flour, and especially the butter before mixing—cold fat creates steam pockets that produce perfectly flaky scones with distinct layers.
Don't Overmix the Dough 🙌
Mix just until the dough comes together; overworking develops gluten and results in tough, dense scones instead of tender, crumbly ones.
Rehydrate Sun-Dried Tomatoes 💧
Soak your sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then chop finely and pat dry to prevent excess moisture that can make scones soggy while enhancing their tender flavor.
Grate Smoked Cheddar While Frozen 🧀
Freeze the smoked cheddar for 15 minutes before grating so the shreds remain separate and distribute evenly, creating pockets of smokey flavor throughout.
Brush With Egg Wash and Rest 🥚
Apply beaten egg wash just before baking and let scones rest on the pan for 5 minutes to create a beautiful golden exterior and set the structure for optimal rise.