Best Double Cheese Scones

Name: Best Double Cheese Scones
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cup unsalted butter (cold); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 extra-large egg; ⅓ cup sour cream; ⅔ cup whole milk; 5 oz mozzarella cheese (in small cubes); 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese (in small cubes (I used Fontina before, but cheddar is SO much tastier!)); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried or fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

This is the ultimate cheese scone recipe! Different from your usual speckled ones, it has two types of cheese in each biscuit. I spent a few years until I got to what I wanted, which was to bite into a pool of melted cheese and a sharp flavor at the same time. Even if you're a beginner, this detailed post has all my tips and tricks.

Updated at: Mon, 25 May 2026 08:35:55 GMT