Honey Cheddar Scones
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Honey Cheddar Scones
Description
Honey Cheddar Scones begin with a flour mixture leavened by baking powder and baking soda, seasoned lightly with black pepper and salt. Cold butter is cut into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form, then sharp freshly grated cheddar cheese is stirred in. The wet ingredients—buttermilk and honey—are added to form a dough, which is gently kneaded to maintain tenderness.
The dough is shaped into rounds approximately 5 inches in diameter, sliced into wedges or cut with a biscuit cutter, then brushed with melted butter and topped with extra cracked black pepper. Baking at a high temperature produces scones with a slightly golden crust and a moist, delicate crumb inside.
The balance of sharp cheddar and sweet honey provides a nuanced flavor that works well as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack. They can be served warm, optionally drizzled with additional honey for sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 3/4 cups butter cut into pieces, cold
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grayed, sharp
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- butter melted, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In large bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper, baking powder and soda. Using your fingers, a fork or a pastry blender, cut in butter until it forms coarse crumbs. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese. Stir in the buttermilk and honey. Stir with a spoon until a dough forms, using your hands to bring it together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
- Divide the dough in half or in thirds and pat each into 5-inch round circles. Brush each scone with melted butter and top another crack of black pepper. Place each round on the baking sheet. Cut each round into 4 or 6 slices, or use a biscuit cutter to make rounds. Bake the scones for 12 to 14 minutes, until the tops are slightly golden. Drizzle with honey if desired. Serve immediately.
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