Cheddar Cheese Scones Recipe

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Cheddar Cheese Scones
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper and salt.
  2. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the cheese.
  4. Add the buttermilk all at once, stirring with a fork to make a soft, sticky dough.
  5. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into a ball.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times.
  7. Pat out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick round.
  8. Using a 2-1/2-inch floured cutter, cut out rounds.
  9. Place on a ungreased baking sheet.
  10. Gather up the scraps and repat dough once; cut out more rounds.
  11. Brush the tops of the scones with egg.
  12. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 327.36 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.98g 28%
Cholesterol 69.16mg 23%
Sodium 355.4mg 15%
Potassium 262.84mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.36g 11%
Sugars 4.83g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 8.83g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 216.7mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 311.69 Kcal (1305 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.12g 28%
Cholesterol 65.85mg 23%
Sodium 338.39mg 15%
Potassium 250.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 30.82g 11%
Sugars 4.6g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 4%
Protein 8.41g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 206.3mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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