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baked cheddar and chive scones

Cheddar and Chive Scones

These scones are the perfect side dish to any soup or stew or on their own. Full of cheese and chives and flaky layers.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheddar and Chive Scones, Scones
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 304kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup cold butter
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Add all dry ingredients in a large bowl and add butter. Using a pastry cutter blend until butter forms small crumbs, about pea size. Add cheddar and chives and stir.
  • Mix eggs and milk together and add to the flour mixture, stir until a dough forms.
  • Turn onto a clean counter and knead until the dough is almost smooth.
  • Form dough into a circle about 8 inches in size and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with milk or egg wash.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg