Cheddar and Olive Scones

Name: Cheddar and Olive Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped; 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled

Savory and buttery scones packed with sharp cheddar cheese and salty pitted olives. They feature a crisp outer crust with a tender, flaky center.

33 minEasyServes 8310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl.
3

Work cold 1/2 cup cubed unsalted butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form.
4

Fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives until evenly distributed.
5

Pour in 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream and stir until dough barely comes together.
6

Transfer dough to a floured surface, pat into an 8-inch disc, cut into 8 wedges, and bake for 18 minutes until golden.

Questions

Can I make Cheddar and Olive Scones dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Can I make Cheddar and Olive Scones gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cheddar and Olive Scones keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cheddar and Olive Scones?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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