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Cheddar Chive Scones

Servings 9 Scones

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 8 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 cup milk plus 1 Tbsp for glaze
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 Cup of shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1.5 Tbsp of Minced Fresh Chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in the stir.
  • Cut the softened butter into tiny pieces at add it to the flour; pour milk and two whisked eggs to the mixture.
  • Use a pastry blender (or your hands) to incorporate the ingredients together until the dough is sticky and combined.
  • Dust a surface generously with flour and knead the dough on the floured surface until it becomes a smoother texture. Shape the dough into a square and cut into 9 equal sized square pieces.
  • Space the dough squares out on the lined baking sheet and lightly brush the tops of the dough with the reserved tablespoon of milk.
  • Bake at 425 for 13-14 minutes, until the tops start to turn a golden brown.
  • Serve warm.