British Cheddar Cheese Scones: A Savoury Everyday Treat

[@Claire-k5q]

My Nan taught me this scone recipe. She always added Hot English Mustard from Colmans, being from Norfolk it makes sense. She said it made the cheese more cheesy. She also said that if your scone didn’t do the “pull apart” mark around the middle they were not cooked enough. Her cheese scones have stayed with the family and now I make them for friends on a regular basis in South Africa, still using Hot English Mustard but also I have added fresh herbs and on occasion smoked paprika. I love how food that is rooted in tradition, no more so than a scone, can transcend flavour profiles and travel the world. Fabulous. Thanks Rik, I’ve only been following your channel a while but I’m hooked and I have followed three of your recipes and loved them. I also am kinda jealous of your kitchen and appliances.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Love to SA. Best, Rik

[@chiccabay9911]

These were one of the first things we made in cookery lessons at school (in England) ,,many moons ago..Lovely,.Thank you for the reminder.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes it was one of the first I made too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@eileencollins8799]

Cheesy top eaten first. No contest.

[@BackyardChef]

@@eileencollins8799 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Same here in Canada.

[@BackyardChef]

@@Sharon-bo2se Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Curlyblonde]

If you use buttermilk or soured milk instead of plain milk, it makes them fluffier with a little added kick. During gardening season, I add freshly chopped herbs (dill, parsley etc.) for a little variety. Very nice accompanied with beans, eggs or soup.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, buttermilk is great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rustyross3008]

I always use buttermilk.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

I use yoghurt x if I don't have buttermilk always mustard powder, grated butter, rubb it all tasty and easy scones x

[@rustyross3008]

Sounds good.

[@Curlyblonde]

@@missmaryhdream6560 Sour cream too if you have it available.

[@desertflower66harney]

I know what's for breakfast tomorrow! Thank you from Oregon, USA :)

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Love to Oregon. Best, Rik

[@drlmbode]

I made these yesterday from your recipe but with some chopped chives. When I took them out of the oven I said ‘look at THAT- cheddar cheese scones made’ (they really were amazing thanks to your instructions about the butter rubbing and not overhandling the dough).

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@57WillysCJ]

For all those worried about Red Lobster closing down and not getting yuor biscuits, this will fix you up. Thanks Rik. I like to carry even plain ones have for a break even when bird hunting. Other times a couple with a cup of tea from my thermos is great. Your stomach don't care if they are called biscuits or scones.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed, different name same product. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@georgekostaras]

The butter king once again knocks it out of the park

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@benmiddlemiss5164]

Hi Rik, Ben from New Zealand again! Thanks so much for this lovely recipe. They look just superb! Cheers!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you, Ben. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

Hey Rik, I just got back from a long walk by the Leeds/Liverpool canal towards Esholt where Emmerdale waa filmed, I don't know if you are familiar with the area? anyway, after that I'm knackered and quite frankly I could demolish those scones! 😋 great stuff mate

[@BackyardChef]

Yes mate I know the area well. Or did should I say! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LYNNSTER1971]

My mother always said, “Waste not, want not.” You’re one of the few cooking channels that demonstrate this. Great recipe!😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you so much. Best, Rik

[@patriciaoxenbridge6469]

Love cheese scones. They are very popular in NZ. I've never tried mustRd powder in them but will now. I usually add a tiny bit of cayenne pepper - delicious

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

Thanks for adding the American (Imperial?) measures to the recipe. I think I have all the ingredients in the pantry right now, and we know how to do it with you taking us step by step. Good stuff as always.😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I try to add if I remember when typing. Best, Rik

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I love scones, especially cheese ones, but they are one of those things that are at their best freshly cooked. They are never quite as nice the next day, unless you toast them. Toasted cheese scones are delightful. The toasting brings out more flavour in the cheese and freshens up the scone completely. Butter thickly with cold butter and voila! A beautiful crispy, toasty, deeply flavoured cheese scone. Have you ever toasted them Rik?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, indeed, I have. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@MissDelia]

We had one of the best savoury cream teas in an amazing cafe sitting in their sunny garden .. cheese scones with cream cheese and home made green bean chutney. These look just as delicious .

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suzannepaton1649]

I make cheese scones at least once a week. Soup and scones is a filling, comforting, cheap meal. They also make a nice change for a packed lunch or picnic from sandwiches. Love watching your channel. I get lots of inspiration for meals as well as rediscovering old classics from my childhood.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Noname-ni1dy]

I’ve recently started making orange scones. I cut the butter in with a pastry cutter, but using your hands seems kind of satisfying, so I think I will start doing it. Of course, I’ll have to make the cheese scones now that I’ve seen you do them. They look great.

[@BackyardChef]

I love the sound of the orange scones. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tammyharris8264]

Simply a thick slice of tomato on those mouth watering scones. It's funny I just fixed biscuits with cheese and tomatoes. Awesome as always friend 😊.

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@karlalton3170]

I had forgot about these Rik till you just posted this video , deff a job for tomm 😁😁👍👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@x-75hurricane65]

"Scones are the bomb" according to Evie!😂She made a mean as batch of Lemonade scones for lunch yesterday, with your delicious clotted cream recipe and raspberry jam. I loved them but cheese scones are a favourite for me and grandad....these are next on the 'to do' list. Thank you Rik❤

[@BackyardChef]

Awesome! I need to be coming to dinner. Evie has got this cooking sorted. Love it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@angelahasenhundl8871]

I would put jam with that butter and eat the bottom first. When my mother was a little girl she used to save her marzipan icing from the christmas cake until last but her older sister used to steal it. I remember that story so well that I ate the good stuff first in case one of my four brothers would swipe it. Must try your scones. ♥

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@samanthafox2664]

This was so well timed and spooky... only this morning as Hubby and I were doing our weekly shop, that he asked me to make some scones. I said sure, I'll look up a recipe when we get home - and lo and behold as soon as we approached our house (and WIFI connection) your latest video notification popped up for CHEESE SCONES! Will be giving this a go tomorrow morning and fingers crossed mine will be as good as yours. Many thanks as always Rik x

[@BackyardChef]

You got this no worries. Easy recipe indeed! Let me know. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@samanthafox2664]

@@BackyardChef I halved the recipe as there are only 2 of us but still used 1/2 tsp mustard powder. Really YUMMY and a huge hit with Mr Fox. Thanks again Rik

[@BackyardChef]

@@samanthafox2664 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jimmyniland9721]

I think that rubbing butter and flour together to make a fine crumb is a test of real confidence. However inadequate you feel doing it, keep going - don’t wilt! You’ll get it right.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joaniemarjoriemarriott342]

I'm hungry already and we are only at the mixing ingredients stage. Creative starting point for the five pounds or two kilos of spreadable homemade goats cheese I was given a week ago. It freezes for storage. Interesting to add a small amount of powdered mustard. thus room to experiment with taste combinations.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes experiment away! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

We made cheese scones at school. They are so delicious. I always eat the bottom first, because the top is my favourite. And best eaten with just butter. I love how crunchy yours are. Thanks for sharing, Rik. Have a great weekend.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Enjoy your weekend. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

@@BackyardChef Thank you.

[@herefromnow3761]

More memories!! My auntie Jean used to make these.. recipe as is, but with the addition of garlic salt... And when they were done the smell in the kitchen was amazing and the flavour was reminiscent of roasted onion with the cheese and not garlic... They were so savoury..!! And obviously like you say, cold butter on the hot scone, simple and delicious.!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pamelataylor3537]

Bottom first, so I save the best bit to last. These look so good with the cheese on top, yummo!!! I love savoury scones. I think they don’t need anything else but butter, especially 2hen they’ve just been made. I know what I’m making when I wake up. If I could do it quietly I’d go and make them now but knowing me I’d drop the tray on my stone bench top or the floor and wake everyone 8n the house up lol. Safer for me to wait till morning. Thanks for this video Rik. Enjoy your weekend.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, yes wait (if you can) Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mariacesare6303]

LOVELY THANKS RIK

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AnneBarker-d4s]

I am not sure why I had to subscribe again. I was looking for the latest video and seen I was no longer subscribed

[@BackyardChef]

Sorry I cannot help you with that one! Others have had the same issue - it must be a hiccup at YT. Thanks for being here. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@FlyliteParamotor]

Bottom piece first Rik, then the cheesy top. Bliss mate, gorgeous looking scones.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

Lovely! Yum. I do love a nice bit of cheddar cheese. I can’t always get it in Australia, my supermarket once had Isle of man cheddar though, oooh that was nice.

[@BackyardChef]

Oh wow! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@maygee9483]

Chef, my mouth water with this one of my favorite scone. 💗

[@BackyardChef]

Mine too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joannebrown1531]

Just made these, I think I overcooked them slightly but not to worry!!! They are crisp on the outside but fluffy and very light on the inside!! Amazingly cheesy, and I've already eaten 3😂😂😂😂 wonderful!! Thanks Rik x and I ate the bottoms first then the top !! 😋 From a very small and disorganised Norfolk UK cottage kitchen 😅

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rebeccacowman7467]

So comforting! 😋😍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

I love cheese scones. Very yummy.👍🙂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnbaldwin143]

There is no messing here, yes! Cold butter warm scones and a dash of cream cheese.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, John. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@olivdunord582]

Perfect Rik for the next breakfast home !

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Yummy yummy yummy how lovely in my tummy❤️🤣❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rolfbley1373]

Butter macht glücklich. Interessantes Rezept. Danke Rick. 😊❤

[@chiccabay9911]

Genau. :)

[@BackyardChef]

Manche sagen, Butter macht alles besser. Vielen Dank. Beste Grüße, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Einverstanden! Beste Grüße, Rik

[@rolfbley1373]

@@BackyardChef ich werde mein scon mit einer kleinen Scheibe Räucherlachs belegen. Kommt bestimmt gut zu Käse 🥰

[@BackyardChef]

@@rolfbley1373 Das klingt großartig!

[@jeff3175]

Well done Rik those cheese scones are beautiful. I still like to eat with Butter and Apricot jam👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@andrea6421]

Those look sooooooo yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us 😀

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@RampantDaydream]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@caroljdishman]

Omg! Love you and your channel. Thanx for making things so reasonable and simple. No muss & fuss. Just cooking, made! ❤

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ZenonZolek]

Lovely jubly, thanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Mate. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lee30332]

Simply brilliant Rik 🫡👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

Just beautiful, the egg wash is that perfect touch, thank you Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes it works. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnanthony6214]

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and a good pinch of black pepper goes great with the mustard . Thanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@katebuckseall1414]

I always save the bottom for last 😋🧀

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rhiannonjarvis5258]

Another fab one 😊 make these regular sometimes I put chives in the mix

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Oh yuuummmmm them and tomato soup bottom first top is desert ❤️👍🏼

[@BackyardChef]

Brenda, that is what I had for dinner last night Homemade tom soup and cheese scones. Wow! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

@@BackyardChef Yorkshire isn’t that far from Liverpool, we just have same taste in different parts of the globe.❤️👍🏼

[@BackyardChef]

@@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350 Agreed! Best, Rik

[@ghostlightwhisper6802]

I just got some lovely cheddar cheese. I’m going to make some of these!

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Rachel-gd7mx]

Tuna sweetcorn mayo filling for tea🤤

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@supergran1000]

I use half Red Leicester cheese (for the colour) and half of the strongest Cheddar I can find. As well as mustard powder, I add a little cayenne. Gives a lovely tang. Another trick is to freeze the butter then grate it into the flour. I do that with sweet scones as well.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@treasuremuch9185]

I want some now! So many, great for a gathering, too.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@amandah4834]

Thank you Rik these are one of my very favourite treats especially straight from the oven love them 👏Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

One of mine for as long as I can remember- Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mariebrewer4016]

That is a delicious cheese biscuit you made Chef Rick.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DianasYTChannel]

These look so yummy, Rik. Mouthwatering. Thanks for this recipe. Love watching your videos.😁

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@amethystanne4586]

Good(!) morning from a tiny town in southcentral Kentucky, USA. Thank you for demonstrating this delicious-looking scone recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

Good morning, Kentucky. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kirsiselei8703]

Oh, i will make these tomorrow for the breakfast❤. Oh, and the bottom first ofcource😁👍❤️👋🇫🇮

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@harrygood4783]

Hi Rik, another brilliant recipe and one of my favorites, but i don't make them into individual scone i made 1lb loaf tin so i can slice it put into the oven to warm it up and have it with a nice slice of bacon delicious!!! keep them coming your enthusiasm in cooking everyday and showing us all your results and quirky re-inventions, and putting the wire rack in rather than the tin means there's more heat that can travel to the bottom of the tin just a suggestion.

[@ladymeringue9870]

Love the idea of a loaf

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

Leave the cheese top until last because it's the yummiest

[@BackyardChef]

Yes! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mn4169]

your voice makes me hungry. Great one

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@caroleyoung1868]

Thank you, I love cheese scones and these look delicious. I like mind with a cup of tea.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@annatamparow4917]

Οne of my absolute favourites! Thanks for the easy recipe! ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suewarner1781]

Thank You! I love scones.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TerrySmith1953]

Jam! I'm a big fan of sweet & sour flavours.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Terry. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@meysam9]

Delicious 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lenagreen4031]

Oooh Cheese scones!!! My favourite! You can keep your jam and clotted cream. This is more my style. X

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

I've loved cheese scones since first baking them at school when I was 11 years old, thanks Rik 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Same here! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@megfreeth4377]

Love cheese scones and these look perfect great recipe x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you so much 😊 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sharonwilliams2757]

THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS SHARING WITH US 😋✨🥰

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@normalovell-w8v]

Oh! Cheesy pleasy! You have nailed it again! Where is mine!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊Yum!❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pixie3760]

I haven't had these in ages. I always eat the top first, lol. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@normalovell-w8v]

I am with you Rik- bottom first- but whoa! Just enjoy- nice one again! CHEERS!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tonyhughes1958able]

Ist recipe for cheese scones that I've seen with a proper amount of cheese, some I've seen have a third of that and you can barley tell it's a cheese scone at all. Your a man after my own heart/stomach. lol

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed, Tony. Most put such a small amount in - they must have super tastes buds to taste the cheese. I was taught to cook properly. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@alicealice4454]

Mmh looks so delicious, Sir! Today i watched your video from 3 years ago in that empty Restaurant mall so sad and heartbreaking. Keep fighting! Best Alice😊

[@BackyardChef]

No worries, Alice - we all need to keep going. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Micky2009-s4s]

Fantastic Scones going to bake these at weekend for Sunday night buffet for England match

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joanware6473]

Ooh yum, I love cheese scones, Those look so tasty.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lynsoeder7422]

I would not hesitate to add some jam! Looks yummy!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Lost in the pond terminology..in the U.S., we would call that a biscuit. But in the UK, a biscuit is what we would call a cookie. Still, it all tastes amazing, doesn't it?

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha that's what I love about cooking, many get stressed over and insist its one thing or another. Scone, biscuit the same. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@BackyardChef 😀😀😀

[@joannebrown1531]

Making these tomorrow 🤪 let you know how I get on, am sure they'll be delicious 😋

[@BackyardChef]

You got this, steady away you will be fine. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@drummingriffin]

OK Rik,. you twisted my arm so far up my back that now, I'll have to get my wife to make some cheese scones. 😁 😅Norm.

[@BackyardChef]

Norm, surprise and you make some mate. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pollyester6639]

I’ve bought a hypasentia oven like this to go in my new huge utility/pantry. Cannot wait to use it.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Thanks Rik I had forgot about cheese scones. Will make some for lunch to go with my veg soup. Yummy. Thanks as always

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PAM-ud9lv]

@@BackyardChef yep made the scones yummy thanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

@@PAM-ud9lv Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rosannakiseliuk3732]

I would keep them plain with butter very nice👍🏼

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@trishb5738]

Omg my fav cheese scones which I make every few months and freeze them. Rik havd you ever made sun dried tomiro bread? I tried but failed and have brought it from shop but its exoensive

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I will upload in a little while. Best, Rik

[@thaisstone5192]

(528) LOVE cheese scones; I sneak in about 1/4 c of white cheese powder in with the dry ingredients.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@heatherlewis3713]

In most parts of Australia 🇦🇺 we pronounce the "O, N" in Scone, as one would say the word "ON". We still spell it "Scone".

[@BackyardChef]

Good for you! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KazzaB08]

Omg absolute heaven..💯🇬🇧❤️🥰

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@shenelcollins7500]

First thing I made in school xx love it

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ladymeringue9870]

That sounds really good.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Lovely! These look similar to the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster restaurant. Yummy.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@BackyardChef Always. I'm a big fan.

[@JaniceNattress]

Top first for me! Delicious… 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@maireynon3763]

Omg they look lush 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@evocationart8370]

I love cheese scones and these look delicious, and yes with cold butter😋 and I would eat the bottom first and savour the top 😂 Love them with soup. 😊xx

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@belindagreen3870]

Oh yum 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@StephenJanzen-b5q]

I would eat the top and bottom together....that way you can savor the entire scone!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PatriciaEFell]

Bottom, then savor the top. I do the same with bagels.

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DMG-e9k]

The scone’s look delicious, lm going to do some cheese and some cheese and bacon ones.😋🤩🌟

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lindal6178]

Cheese, bacon and chives - oh my!

[@Jayrah7]

How did you read my mind😅? I was just thinking about making something like this yesterday.

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AudreyWenham]

Tell me Rik how do you manage to stay trim? Cheesy scones, I would eat the lot 😂❤

[@BackyardChef]

As trim as a Dart Player - ha ha ha. Must try and cook lettuce more often. Thank you. Best, Rik