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White Cheddar & Black Pepper Scones
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- ⅔ cup sharp white cheddar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut cold cubes of butter into the flour mixture until the butter is completely incorporated and the mixture has obtained a fine, mealy texture.
- Add the cheese and black pepper and mix together until well combined.
- Fold in the buttermilk and mix together until just combined and the mixture has formed into a dough.
- Form the dough into 2 discs and place in fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, flatten the disc to about ½ inch thick and cut each into 8 wedges.
- Brush tops of each scone with a small amount of cream and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the scones puff up and the tops just start to brown.
- Serve warm with a side of honey.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
291IU
(6%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 291IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.