CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES

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Make and share this Cheddar Cheese Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 378.8, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6

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