Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 3 large eggs (2 for scones and one for egg wash)
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2/3 cup milk combined. Will thicken up like buttermilk)
  • 2/3 cup grated sharp cheddar (plus additional 1/4 cup to put on top of each scone)
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives (or green onions in a pinch)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or food processor.
  • Whisk 2 eggs and combine with the buttermilk. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just moist.
  • Stir in the cheddar and chives and mix lightly. The dough will be sticky.
  • Turn the sticky dough out onto a well floured board and knead lightly. Cut dough in half. Roll each half into a circle...about 3/4 inch thick. Cut each circle into 4 wedges.
  • Whisk remaining egg in a small dish and brush on top of the scones.
  • Let the scones rest for about 10 minutes before baking (you will get a higher, fluffier scone as the baking powder activates)
  • Sprinkle each scone with about a tablespoon of grated cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.