Sharp Old Cheddar Scones with Smoked Salmon

Elevate your brunch game with these sumptuous Sharp Old Cheddar Scones with Smoked Salmon—a perfect balance of flaky, golden cheddar-studded scones and creamy, herb-infused spread. Made with sharp aged cheddar and subtly enhanced by fresh dill, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper, these savory scones pair beautifully with the luxurious richness of thinly sliced smoked salmon. This recipe offers a quick and impressive centerpiece, ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for serving at gatherings, special breakfasts, or afternoon tea. Whether shared among friends or savored solo, these cheddar scones bring bold flavor and irresistible elegance to your table. Perfect keywords: sharp cheddar scones, smoked salmon recipe, brunch ideas, savory scone recipes, quick baking recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 cup Sharp old cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 unit Large egg
• 6 ounces Smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoons Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of this mixture for brushing the tops of the scones.

Step 6

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients, and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to over-mix.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch-thick round disk. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved milk-egg mixture.

Step 9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 10

While the scones are cooling, prepare the cream cheese spread by mixing the softened cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 11

Once the scones have cooled to room temperature or slightly warm, slice them horizontally in half.

Step 12

Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom half of each scone.

Step 13

Layer each with a portion of smoked salmon and place the top half of the scone back on top.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sharp Old Cheddar Scones with Smoked Salmon!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1009.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2981.0

Total Fat 192.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 751.0mg	0%
Sodium 4035.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 104.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1310.7IU	0%
Calcium 1252.9mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1182.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 28.5%