Cheddar Cheese Scones

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 ¼ cup shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• milk (to brush top of scone)
• 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or parsley)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheese and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until it forms a dough.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes until nearly smooth. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.

5. 5

   Place wedges 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk.

6. 6

   Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from the baking sheet. Let cool slightly.

7. 7

   Combine chive butter ingredients. Brush over warm scones and serve.