Gluten-Free Cheese Scones recipe

Here’s a simple, delicious homemade Gluten-Free Cheese Scones recipe — soft, cheesy, and perfect fresh out of the oven! 🧀✨

2 cups gluten-free self-raising flour (or all-purpose GF flour + 2 tsp baking powder)
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder (extra lift!)
1 tsp mustard powder (optional but adds a lovely flavor)
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded mature cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
¾ cup milk (or as needed)
1 large egg (for brushing – optional)

Preheat the oven:
Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, salt, baking powder, and mustard powder.
Add the butter:
Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
Add the cheese:
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, keeping a small handful aside for sprinkling on top.
Form the dough:
Gradually pour in the milk and mix with a spoon or your hands until you get a soft but not sticky dough.
(You may need a little more or less milk depending on your flour blend.)
Shape and cut:
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface (use GF flour). Pat it gently to about 1-inch thick and cut out rounds with a cutter or knife.
Prepare to bake:
Place the scones on the baking tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg or milk, then sprinkle with the reserved cheese.
Bake:
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and puffed up.
Cool slightly & serve:
Let them cool for 5 minutes before enjoying warm with butter, soup, or even a dollop of chutney.