Cheddar Chive Scones
A nice alternative to sweet scones, this savory version will surprise you with its light texture.
Makes
Serving size
Ingredients
3 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
7 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into ¼ inch- sized pieces
⅔ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup chives or green onion, chopped
3 large eggs (2 for scones, 1 for egg wash)
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, if desired, in a large bowl.
- Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or food processor.
- Add the cheddar and chives and stir to incorporate evenly.
- Whisk 2 eggs and combine with the buttermilk and milk.
- Add to the flour mixture and stir until just moist. The dough should be sticky.
- Turn the sticky dough out onto a well-floured board and knead lightly.
- Cut the dough in half. Roll each half into a circle, about ¾ inch thick.
- Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cut each circle into 8 equal wedges.
- Whisk the remaining egg in a small dish and brush on top of the scones.
- Let the scones rest for about 10 minutes before baking, allowing the baking powder to activate, making the scones rise higher, and be fluffier.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Cool and enjoy!
Cooking Tip
You can make your own self-rising flour with the addition of 1½ tablespoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoons salt for each cup of flour.
You can also make your own buttermilk with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice added to 1 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
The fluffiness of these scones can be retained for up to 4 days, by storing in an airtight container.
Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions
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