Aged Cheese Scones

MarieMarie L

Try not to eat them all at one time!

ingredients

  • 2 C flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 C cold butter
  • 1 C grated aged cheddar
  • 1 C buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven at 425°F.

  • 2

    Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.

  • 3

    Add butter, work until texture is like small peas.

  • 4

    Add cheese.

  • 5

    Gently add buttermilk and do not overmix. Makes a ball.

  • 6

    Turn onto floured surface.

  • 7

    Flour hands, knead till flat circle 1" thick.

  • 8

    Cut into 8.

  • 9

    Brush with egg.

  • 10

    Bake 12-15 minutes till puffed and golden.

notes

Buttermilk substitue: 1 c milk with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes.

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