Name: Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 scones
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 27, 2026

Soft and perfectly flaky, these Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones feature tangy sundried tomatoes and a lightly smokey finish from the smoked cheddar cheese.

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Smoked Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato Scones

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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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)

Butter Freeze Technique 🧊
Freeze your butter for 15-20 minutes before cutting it into the flour to ensure ultra-flaky scones with distinct butter layers.
Sun-Dried Tomato Prep 🍅
Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the scone dough soggy.
Cheese Grating Hack 🧀
Grate the smoked cheddar when it's cold and slightly firm for more even distribution and cleaner cutting in the dough.
Gentle Mixing Mastery 🥣
Mix the scone dough minimally and just until ingredients combine to maintain a tender, light texture and prevent tough scones.
Chill Before Baking 🌡️
Refrigerate the shaped scones for 15-20 minutes before baking to help them maintain their shape and create a more defined rise.