Cheddar Cheese Scones with Hot Honey Glaze
Cheddar cheese scones are buttery, flaky savory scones made with sharp cheddar and finished with a warm spicy honey glaze. This easy cheese scones recipe comes together with simple ingredients and is perfect for brunch, afternoon coffee, or a cozy weekend bake.
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter unsalted, cold, grated
- 1 egg, large
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
Hot Honey Glaze
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Make the Scones
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold grated butter and toss to coat. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick round.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each scone.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Hot Honey Glaze
- While the scones bake, combine the honey, hot sauce, and red chili flakes in a small saucepan.
- Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes, until heated through and infused. Do not boil.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Finish
- Brush or drizzle the warm hot honey glaze over the scones while they are still slightly warm.
- Serve immediately, with extra hot honey on the side if desired.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use aged cheddar.
- For flakier scones, freeze the butter for 10 minutes before grating.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the chili flakes to 1 teaspoon.
- Any leftover hot honey can be stored in an airtight container and warmed gently before serving.