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Cheddar Cheese Scones
Savory & super cheesy, these Cheddar Cheese Scones are the perfect addition to any meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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
Chive Butter (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 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.
- Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until it forms a dough.
- 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.
- Place wedges 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from the baking sheet. Let cool slightly.
- Combine chive butter ingredients. Brush over warm scones and serve.
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Notes
- Scones can be kept in a zippered bag or an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days. Keep a slice of bread in the bag with them to absorb moisture so they stay fresher longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
407
(20%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
917IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 917IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.