Cheddar Cheese Scones
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time30 min
- Makes12 scones
These dead-simple savoury scones make a cozy weeknight meal when paired with a bowl of soup.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
1 cup grated old cheddar
1 cup cold milk
Instructions
Place rack above centre of oven. Preheat oven to 450F (230C). Grease a baking sheet.
Using a fork, stir flour with baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Work in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese.
Make a well in centre. Pour in milk and stir just until moistened. Turn out onto a floured cutting board. Divide in half and pat each portion into a 6 inch (15 cm) circle about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
Cut each into 6 wedges. Lift wedges onto greased baking sheet, placing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart for crusty-sided scones or 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart for soft-sided scones. Bake above oven centre until golden, from 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 159, Protein 5.2g, Carbohydrates 17.4g, Fat 7.5g, Fibre 0.7g, Sodium 316mg.
