Cheese Scones

I was always worried to try making scones, for some reason I thought they would be difficult to make and very time-consuming. To my surprise, they were simple and took no time at all.

I found this recipe on Food.com if you’re like me and love a good carb you will enjoy these! I think during this self-isolation time I will be making scones on a weekly basis. When this is over I may weigh 300 lbs.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup buttermilk

1 egg, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the cheese.

Add the buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, sticky dough.

With lightly floured hands, press the dough into a ball.

On a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times.

Pat out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick round.

Using a 2-1/2-inch floured cutter, cut out rounds.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Gather up the scraps and repeat the dough once; cut out more rounds.

Brush the tops of the scones with egg.

Bake in a 400-degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

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Easy and Delicious No-Fail Cheese Scones

Easy and Delicious No-Fail Cheese Scones

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter cold, cubed
• 1 cup old cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg lightly beaten

Instructions

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the cheese.
• Add the buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, sticky dough.
• With lightly floured hands, press the dough into a ball.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times.
• Pat out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick round.
• Using a 2-1/2-inch floured cutter, cut out rounds.
• Place on an un-greased baking sheet.
• Gather up the scraps and repeat dough once; cut out more rounds.
• Brush the tops of the scones with egg.
• Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden.