Cheddar Cheese Scones
Once it is winter, I like to make a soup or a chili every week. These cheddar cheese scones are the perfect accompaniment. Made with buttermilk, cheddar cheese and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, they are delicious served with or without a spread of butter. I like to make large scones when I am serving them as a side with a soup, but for a light bite, cut the dough into 12 small triangles.
YIELD : 8 large scones
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- optional: 2 tablespoons of milk or cream for brushing the tops of the scones
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper, mustard powder and salt.
- Add the butter. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheese.
- Whisk the egg and the buttermilk together and add it to the mixture. Stir to combine, the dough will be a bit sticky. With lightly floured hands, press the dough together.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and knead it to get it to stick together (about 10 times). Shape into a large disk, 1" thick. (If you are going to make 12 small scones, shape into a rectangle 1" thick.
- Cut into 8 large triangles or 12 small triangles.
- Place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the center of the oven, at 400°F for 20-25 minutes for large scones and 14-19 minutes for small scones until the scones are golden brown on the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1-large sconeCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 576mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 579IUCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg
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