Cayenne and Cheddar Cheese Scones

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp

• Liquids

  • 1 tbsp Water

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Directions

• Preheat your oven to 425°Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper or foil.
• Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne and salt in a large bowl.
• Using a pastry cutter or food processor, cut butter into flour mixture until no butter pieces larger than a pea remain. Add cheese and stir.
• Mix in buttermilk, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until the dough is no longer sticky, about 6-7 times.
• Re-flour surface and press dough out to 1/2-inch thick and cut into 16 2 1/2-inch rounds.
• Beat egg and water together.
• Place scones on baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 12-14 minutes until scones are golden. If you are unsure if scones are done, carefully lift one and check the bottom of the scone. If its lightly browned, its done.

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