Cornmeal Cheddar Scones
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Cornmeal Cheddar Scones a try. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 254 calories, 5g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 15. A mixture of coarse sea salt, stone-ground cornmeal, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 425F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
In food processor, place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and red pepper.
Add 3/4 cup butter. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 3 or 4 times or until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Place mixture in large bowl; stir in cheese. In small bowl, beat egg and buttermilk with whisk until blended.
Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
On floured surface, knead dough lightly 3 or 4 times. Pat dough into 10x7-inch rectangle.
Cut dough into 15 squares.
Place squares on cookie sheet.
Brush tops with melted butter; sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake 20 minutes or until golden.