Easy Savory Scones with Cheddar Cheese and Chives
A quick and simple recipe for moist and flavorful Easy Savory Scones with Cheddar Cheese and Chives
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter frozen
- 1/2 cup heavy cream + 2 tbsp for brushing on top
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp finely chopped chives
- Coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finely chop 3 tbsp of fresh chives. Set aside.
- Measure 2 cups flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, sugar, and salt and whisk together. Set aside.
- Grate the frozen butter and add it into the dry ingredients. Quickly combine with your hands. If the butter starts to melt, pop the bowl into the fridge for a few minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine using a wooden spoon.
- Lightly beat the egg and add to the dough. Stir until completely combined.
- Add in the finely shredded cheddar and the chopped chives. Stir to combine. Some of the flour may still be unmixed.
- Test the dough by seeing if a small portion pulled off will form a ball when squeezed. If it is still very crumbly add 1 tbsp of heavy cream, stir, and try again. If it remains very dry, add up to one additional tablespoon of cream. There will be a few crumbs that do not mix in, but the majority should form a cohesive dough.
- Tear off a sheet of parchment paper large enough to line the baking sheet. Place the paper on your work surface.
- Pour the dough onto the parchment paper and knead until all of the dough comes together, a out 30 seconds to 1 minute. Discard any loose crumbs that remain.
- Pat the dough into a square shape and roll out to form an 8 inch square, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the parchment paper and the dough onto the baking pan.
- Use a bench scraper or large sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 evenly sized squares. Place scones about 1 inch apart to leave room for spreading.
- Add 2 tbsp of heavy cream to a mug or small bowl.
- Use a pastry brush to evenly brush heavy cream over the top of each scone.
- Lightly sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the scones. This is optional but adds taste and a great crunch.
- Bake until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.