Cheddar Scones with Chive Butter

Name: Cheddar Scones with Chive Butter
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: English, Scottish, British, European
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp baking powder; 12 Tbsps butter, cold, diced into 1/4 inch pieces; 118 milliliters buttermilk; 2 teaspoons chopped chives; 1 extra large egg; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 Tbsps salted butter, softened; 473 milliliters sharp cheddar, grated

The recipe Cheddar Scones with Chive Butter could satisfy your Scottish craving in about 45 minutes. This morn meal has 447 calories, 12g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up sharp cheddar, salt, buttermilk, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Make Chive Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped chives until well combined. Set aside.

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Butter

Chives

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Bowl

Make Scones: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Using an electric mixture, beat in butter until it is the size of peas.

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Baking Powder

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Peas

Salt

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Bowl

In a small bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk. Beat egg mixture into dry ingredients until just combined, about 1 minute.

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Buttermilk

Egg

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Whisk

Bowl

Add grated cheddar to dough and mix until cheese is evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 6 times.

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Cheese