Cheddar and Chives Scones

25 minutes
20 minutes
12 portions

These salty scones are a mixture of buttermilk, Biobio sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives. They can be served hot, warm or cooled. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish with a soup. You can easily double the recipe as scones typically freeze well.

Ingredients

625 ml (2 ½ cups) flour
10 ml (2 tsp.) baking powder
2.5 ml (½ tsp.) baking soda
30 ml (2 tbsp.) sugar
2.5 ml (½ tsp.) salt
2.5 ml (½ tsp.) pepper
125 ml (½ cup) cold, unsalted butter, diced
180 ml (¾ cup) buttermilk
1 egg
125 ml (½ cup) chives, chopped
375 ml (1 ½ cup) sharp Biobio cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Place the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat at 375 °F. Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, blend the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and pepper. Blend in the butter and mix until texture is sandy. Transfer to a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg, chives and cheese. Stir into flour mix and blend until dough is formed.

On a clean and well-floured surface, knead the dough a couple of times and shape into a ball. Using your fingers or rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1 inch in thickness. With a round cookie cutter of 2 ½ inches, cut around 12 circles and transfer them to a cooking sheet about 1 inch apart.

Cook in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the scones are slightly golden.

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