Cornmeal Cheddar Scones

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

1
Heat oven to 425F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
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In food processor, place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and red pepper.
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Add 3/4 cup butter. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 3 or 4 times or until mixture looks like coarse meal.
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Place mixture in large bowl; stir in cheese. In small bowl, beat egg and buttermilk with whisk until blended.
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Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
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On floured surface, knead dough lightly 3 or 4 times. Pat dough into 10x7-inch rectangle.
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Cut dough into 15 squares.
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Place squares on cookie sheet.
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Brush tops with melted butter; sprinkle with sea salt.
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Bake 20 minutes or until golden.
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Serve warm.
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings15
Health Score1
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