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Quick and Cheesy Biltong Scones baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Soft and cheesy on the inside with flavorful biltong chunks, these scones are addictive. Easy to bake, impossible to resist, Cheesy Biltong Scones
These scones are cheesy, slightly meaty, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Warm, crumbly, and packed with biltong flavor; they’ll vanish faster than you can brew your coffee.
Why you’ll love Cheesy Biltong Scones
- Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, with chunks of savory biltong
- Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or a snack that feels indulgent but is easy to make
Cheesy Biltong Scones
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy baking
- Cuisine: South African
Description
Golden, cheesy scone bites with savory biltong (jerky) inside make every breakfast extra tasty. Perfect for a quick snack or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (depending on taste, as the biltong is salty)
- 1 cup almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup ± (150 g) biltong, sliced then chopped into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400⁰F (200⁰C).
- Grease a 12-well muffin pan lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, toss together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 5 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Give it a quick stir.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup almond milk or regular milk, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
- The dough will be a bit sticky but firm enough to handle.
- Fold in 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese and 5 oz (150 g) of chopped biltong. Make sure everything is distributed, but don’t overmix.
- Lightly oil your hands and shape the dough into 12 roughly equal balls. Drop them into your greased muffin pan.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let them cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with fresh butter and a hot cup of coffee.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Quick scone bites are packed with flavor and easy to bake.
Cheesy Biltong Scones are golden, soft, and packed with cheddar and savory biltong. Every bite is warm, flavorful, and perfectly suited for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. These scones are simple to bake yet feel special, making them irresistible to anyone who tries them.
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