CHEDDAR SCONE RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Toss butter in flour mixture to evenly coat, then press between your fingers until mixture has the texture of coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces remaining. In another bowl, whisk together cream and eggs.
• Make a well in flour mixture; add egg mixture, cheddar, scallions, and dill. Stir together with a fork until dough begins to form but mixture is still crumbly. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead just to combine (do not overwork). Pat out 1/2 inch thick. With a floured 2 3/4-inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds, as closely together as possible; place on prepared sheet. Gather scraps; pat out again and repeat.
• Brush tops with cream; sprinkle with more dill and scallions. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.