Printable Recipe: Aged Sharp Cheddar Scones Recipe

Aged Sharp Cheddar Scones

Now, when I call this Easter brunch menu recipe "Cheddar scones," I really mean they're cheddar scones. They don't have just a hint of cheese in them... they truly are cheesy little discs of deliciousness. Add to that the bit of spice in the dough itself, and you have yourself a little basket of heaven.

Flaky, cheesy, and full of flavor, this is something you'll want to put on your Easter brunch menu every single year.

Serves 6 (two scones each).

Ingredients:
4 C. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. finely crushed red pepper
1/3 C. butter, cold
1 3/4 C. (about 6 oz) very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
2 tbsp. fresh chives, sliced
1 1/4 C. milk
1 lg. egg, beaten

Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, and red pepper. Mix with a fork.

3. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles oats.

4. Stir in 1 1/4 C. of your cheese and all of the chives. Stir in the milk and mix until just combined. The resulting dough should be sticky and quite soft. If it's not, add a touch more milk.

5. Briefly knead your dough on a floured board. Roll dough out to about 1" thickness.

6. Cut about 12 scones from the dough with a biscuit/scone cutter or a floured glass. Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.

7. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 c. cheese evenly over scones.

8. Bake about 11 minutes, until golden brown.