Cheese Scones

Scones arrived with British settlers and were quickly adopted, but New Zealand made them its own — especially the cheese scone. Every bakery, café, and school fair sells them, and they’re the traditional companion to a bowl of soup or a mid-morning cup of tea.

The best cheese scones are light and fluffy, with a golden crust, a serious hit of cheddar, and a salty, buttery top. Eaten warm from the oven with a little butter, they’re pure comfort.

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