Cheddar and Chive sconeS

Prep time: 20 minutes

Yield: 8 portions

Bake time: 10 to 12 minutes
Can be frozen
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon piment d’Espelette or cayenne pepper 
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup extra old cheddar, shredded
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chives, minced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
TIPS and Thoughts
  • Honey, especially the unfiltered and non-pasteurize kind tends to crystallize. Simply heat it up in the microwave a few seconds (7 to 10 seconds) to melt. You’ll tend be able to brush it on the scones.
STEPS
  1. Preheat over to 425° F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
    • flour
    • baking soda
    • baking powder
    • piment d’Espelette
    • salt
  3. Add butter in flour mix and break to pea size with your fingers.
  4.  Shred cheddar and add to mix.
  5. Mince chives and add to mix.
  6. Add milk and egg.
  7. Combined well and form a ball.
  8. On a flat surface, like a cutting board, flatten ball to make a large disk about 2 to 3 cm thick.
  9. Cut into 8 pieces:
    • For triangles cut using a sharp knife 
    • For circles use a ring mold or glass. You may have to reshape dough to make all your circles 
  10. Place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 to 3 cm apart. 
  11. Melt honey in microwave for a few seconds and brush on top of each scone.
  12. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.