Cheddar Chive Scone Recipe
Make Cheddar Chive Scone Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Cheese
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Cheese and Chives
Gently fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped chives into the flour mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Mixing and Baking
- 5
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir until just combined, forming a dough. Do not overwork the dough.
- 6
Shape the Scones
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.
- 7
Bake the Scones
Transfer the scone wedges to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.