White Cheddar & Black Pepper Scones
Servings: 16
Calories: 151kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg