This is a very standard recipe for scones. You can use any firm/hard cheese you like as well as other herbs such ass Dill, Thyme, Chives etc…
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
¾ Stick Unsalted Butter, cubed and frozen
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
2 Tablespoon finely chopped Green Onion
¾ Cup Buttermilk*(see note)
Melted butter and some cheese for topping scones
Directions:
- Pre heat oven to 395F
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor, pulse to combine
- Add frozen butter and pulse until pea sized chunks form
- Pour flour butter mixture into a bowl*(see note)
- Add cheese and green onions to flour mixture and toss together
- Add milk, mix until just comes together
- Turn out onto a light floured surface and gently form into circle about 1 inch thick, cut into triangles with pastry cutter
- Place on baking sheet lined with parchment a couple of inches apart
- Brush with butter, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15-20 mins.
- Serve warm
Note(s):
*If you don’t have buttermilk, use ¾ whole milk, less 1 teaspoon, and add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, let sit for a couple of minutes.
*If you use a food processor for this portion, there is a chance of over mixing which will make the scones tough. You can also do this step by hand with your fingers or a pastry cutter.
