Description
Cheddar chive scones are an easy, delicious, and savory addition to any breakfast or brunch. Packed with flavor, flaky and tender, and something everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1 Tablespoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 8 Tablespoon Butter - cold and cubed
- 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese - grated
- 1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
- 1 Cup Buttermilk + 1-2 tablespoons more if needed
- 1 Egg + 1 Tablespoon Water - for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix.
- Add cubes of cold butter and cut into the flour with a pastry cutter until it's mixed in small peas size pieces. It should be crumbly.
- Add in the chives, cheddar, and buttermilk. Mix well. If the mixture is dry, add more buttermilk 1-2 tablespoons at a time until the dough can be formed into a ball.
- Transfer to a lightly floured countertop and gently roll out to a 6x12" rectangle. Cut into 6 rectangles that are roughly 3x4" in size, then slice down the middle making 2 triangles. You will have 12 triangles in total.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg wash (the egg and water mixed well together). Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove, cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
- Grate your own cheese from a block for the best flavor.
- Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days. Warm in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
To Make Ahead and Freeze
- Make scones all the way up to baking but skip the egg wash. place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Store in a freezer-safe container once frozen solid for up to 6 months.
- To bake: remove from freezer frozen, brush with egg wash, and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 331.7 mg
- Fat: 14.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.1 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 54.4 mg