Cheese Sourdough Scones | Flaky Sourdough Biscuits

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 large scones

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Cheese Sourdough Scones | Flaky Sourdough Biscuits

These herby cheese sourdough scones (a.k.a Sourdough Biscuits) are a great way to use sourdough discard. Golden and crunchy edges but perfectly soft crumb inside they are delicious split and served with salted butter or cream cheese. 

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Ingredients

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  • 300 g all-purpose flour plus more for rolling if needed, 2 ½ cups, plain
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 57 g butter frozen, coarsely grated, unsalted
  • 115 g cheddar cheese mature/sharp, 1 cup, grated
  • 150 g cream cheese I used Boursin, 10.5 oz, cold, herbed, cubed
  • 150 g sourdough starter use as much as needed, heaped 1 cup, unfed, stirred
  • 1-2 tbsp cream use if needed, or buttermilk, for the dough
  • 2 tbsp cream to brush on scones, or buttermilk
  • Pinch mixed herbs to top scones

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C (425F).
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the grated frozen butter, grated cheddar and cream cheese and use two forks to toss and combine.
  4. Gradually add the sourdough starter and use the forks to stir it into the dough. Keep adding as much starter as you need until the dough is crumbly and holds together in clumps.
  5. If the dough is still too dry, stir in the soured cream or a little buttermilk. If the dough is too sticky add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time and flour your worktop when rolling.
  6. Tip the dough onto the worktop and pat into a rectangle. Fold the dough a couple of times.
  7. Pat dough into a rectangle 2 inches high. Use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 6 chunky squares.
  8. Space the scones out onto a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with cream or buttermilk and sprinkle with the mixed herbs (you can also top with some grated cheddar if you like)
  9. Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes or until golden and flaky.
  10. Cool on the tray for 10 minutes then split and serve warm with salted butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 303mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6large scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Calcium 200mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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