Scone- Cheddar Cheese Scones
Source of Recipe
Challenge Butter
List of Ingredients
5 cups all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter
1½ cups heavy cream
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese
3 Tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
Butter 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream, eggs, Cheddar cheese and onions; blend until all ingredients are combined. Let dough rest at least 35 minutes.
Heat oven to 375°F. If desired, divide dough into 2 parts. Knead dough about 10 times; roll out to a round about ¾ inch thick. Place on buttered cookie sheet; sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Score large round into 16 wedges or small rounds into 8 wedges each.
Bake at 375°F for 35 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.
Yield: 16 servings
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