This easy CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 1?4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1?2 teaspoons baking powder 1?2 teaspoon baking soda 1?4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?2 cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg, lightly beaten
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese. Add the buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, sticky dough. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times. Pat out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick round. Using a 2-1/2-inch floured cutter, cut out rounds. Place on a ungreased baking sheet. Gather up the scraps and repat dough once; cut out more rounds. Brush the tops of the scones with egg. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
by: Irmgard
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