Name: Herb and Cheese Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 24 scones
Cuisine: England
Ingredients: 280 g offlour (including 10 g for the work surface); 1/2 bag ofbaking powder; 100 g ofCounty (or Gruyère or Cheddar); 8 cl ofliquid crème fraîche; 3 eggs (including one yellow one for the "gilding"); 70 g ofbutter (including 10 g for the plate); 2 tbsp offresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill; chopped); 1/2 tsp ofsalt; 1/2 tsp ofpepper

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Updated on 19 December 2025 by

falbala

10 reviews 4.8 : Very good

Cuisine

England

Diet

Vegetarian

Level

Easy

Calories

333 pour 100g

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Here is my recipe for herb and cheese scones—they’re easy to make.

Scones are small British pastries traditionally served at tea time. What makes this recipe unique is that it offers a savory version of scones. To achieve this, we add cheese (Comté, Gruyère, or Cheddar) and fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill…).

These savory scones are perfect as petits fours or appetizers for cocktail hour. Soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, they’ll delight both kids and adults!

In terms of preparation, this recipe for savory cheese and herb scones is very simple and quick to make. All you need to do is make a classic dough, shape it into small rounds, and bake them in the oven.

You can serve these scones warm, accompanied by butter mixed with curry powder and peeled shrimp. You can also serve them with lightly salted butter and thin slices of cured ham.

Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments!

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280 g of flour including 10 g for the work surface
1/2 bag of baking powder
100 g of County or Gruyère or Cheddar
8 cl of liquid crème fraîche
3 eggs including one yellow one for the "gilding"
70 g of butter including 10 g for the plate
2 tbsp of fresh herbs parsley, chives, dill; chopped
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (350°F).
2
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, fine salt, and pepper.
3
Next, work in the softened butter with your fingertips until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
4
Add the eggs (reserving one for glazing) and the whipped cream, then the grated cheese, and finally the chopped herbs.
5
Shape the dough into a ball, then roll it out into a layer half a centimeter thick.
Using a glass, cut out circles from the dough and place them on a buttered and floured baking sheet.
6
Brush the dough rounds with egg yolk and bake them 10 to 12 minutes.
7
Serve these scones while they're still warm.

Notes

1) Cumin and sesame scones: Add a teaspoon of cumin seeds to the dough, then sprinkle the work surface with white sesame seeds instead of flour when rolling it out.

2) Sweet scones: Replace the Comté cheese and herbs with raisins and walnut pieces. Serve with butter, jam, and honey.