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Freshly baked cheddar and green onion scones with golden crisp tops, flaky buttery layers, melted sharp cheddar, and chopped green onions.

Cheddar and Green Onion Scones

These flaky cheddar and green onion scones are buttery, cheesy, and incredibly soft inside with golden crisp edges. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh green onions, they make the perfect savory breakfast scone, brunch side dish, or cozy snack served warm with butter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 scones
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Cheese grater
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, plus extra for dusting
  • 1½ tsp sugar
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup green onions finely chopped or fresh chives
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded and sharp cheddar
  • 4 tbsp butter very cold or frozen
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg large egg divided

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly combined.

Cut in the Butter

  • Grate or cut the very cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small butter pieces throughout.
  • For extra flaky cheddar scones, place the bowl in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes while preparing the wet ingredients.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and half of the egg.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a fork just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing or the scones can become dense.

Shape the Scones

  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Gently shape it into a ball, then flatten into a thick disk. Cut into 4 equal wedges or rounds.

Add the Egg Wash

  • Mix the remaining half egg with a small splash of milk or water.
  • Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the egg wash to help create a golden bakery-style finish.

Bake

  • Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges look crisp and cheesy.

Serve

  • Allow the cheddar green onion scones to cool slightly before serving warm with butter.
  • They are especially good fresh from the oven while the cheese is still soft and melty.
    • For ultra flaky cheddar and green onion scones, freeze the butter for 10–15 minutes before mixing it into the dough. Cold butter creates beautiful buttery layers and gives homemade savory scones that soft bakery-style texture with crisp golden edges.

Notes

  • For the flakiest cheddar and green onion scones, make sure the butter stays very cold before baking. Small pockets of cold butter create those soft buttery layers everyone loves in homemade savory scones.
  • Sharp cheddar cheese gives the richest flavor, but extra old cheddar, marble cheese, or white cheddar all work beautifully in this easy cheese scone recipe.
  • Fresh green onions add a mild savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the buttery dough. Chives can also be used for a softer onion taste.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Gently mixing keeps the scones light, tender, and bakery-style instead of dense.
  • If the dough feels sticky, lightly flour your hands and work surface. A slightly shaggy dough is completely normal for homemade flaky scones.
  • These savory cheddar scones taste best served warm with butter, alongside soup, chili, eggs, or a hearty brunch spread.
  • Leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to bring back the crisp golden edges.
  • For extra cheesy homemade scones, sprinkle a little shredded cheddar on top before baking for a beautiful golden crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 498mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 646IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 2mg
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