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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are the best scones I have ever eaten! Terrific served with soup. 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:
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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