Cheddar and Chive Savory Scones

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Chives

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2/3 cup Buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup Cheddar, grated sharp

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Description

Ingredients

• 2½ cups flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup butter
• 3 large eggs (2 for scones and one for egg wash)
• ⅔ cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar and ⅔ cup milk-mix and sit for 5 min until thick)
• ⅔ cup grated sharp cheddar
• ¼ cup chopped chives (or green onions in a pinch)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or food processor.
• Whisk 2 eggs and combine with the buttermilk. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just moist.
• Stir in the cheddar and chives and mix lightly. The dough will be sticky.
• Turn the sticky dough out onto a well floured board and knead lightly. Cut dough in half. Roll each half into a circle...about ¾ inch thick. Cut each circle into 4 wedges.
• Whisk remaining egg in a small dish and brush on top of the scones.
• Let the scones rest for about 10 minutes before baking (you will get a higher, fluffier scone as the baking powder activates)
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.