CHEDDAR AND PEPPER SCONES

Cheddar and Pepper Scones image

Provided by Fran McCullough

Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Bake Cheddar Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 15 large scones or 40 small ones

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, or to taste
3/4-1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
Milk for glazing

Steps:

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the butter and cheese. Stir in the pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and set a rack on the upper-middle level. Grease a heavy baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Gently stir enough buttermilk or yogurt into the flour mixture to make a soft, sticky dough. Gather the dough into a ball with your hands. On a well-floured surface, roll or pat the dough into an 12-x-8-inch rectangle approximately 3/4 inch thick. Try not to handle the dough too much, and don't worry if it looks rough.
Using a large spatula or a couple of spatulas, transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Use a dough scraper or knife to cut the dough into 40 squares, each 1 1/2 inches. Separate the squares slightly on the baking sheet. Brush each square with a little milk. (Or cut circles out of the dough with the rim of a glass or a biscuit cutter and transfer them to the baking sheet.)
Bake the scones for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are brown on the bottom and very lightly brown on top. Don't overbake; break one open to test for doneness. Transfer to cooling racks to cool briefly and then serve as soon as possible.
To serve: The scones are still good when cool, but they are best when just out of the oven. Butter and scrambled eggs are appropriate accompaniments.

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Bivika Gurung

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These scones are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again and again.

mno vai

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These scones are a great way to use up leftover cheddar cheese. They're also a great snack for kids.

taslima Khatun

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I love the sharpness of the cheddar cheese in these scones. It really pairs well with the pepper.

Mian Naveed vj

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These scones are perfect for a potluck or brunch party. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.

Charles Moser

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I'm not sure why, but my scones didn't rise very much. They still tasted good, but they were a bit flat.

Wajiha Naveed

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These scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're perfect for a special occasion.

Ghani Rahman

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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.

Tony cranmer

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These scones are the perfect size for a quick breakfast or snack. They're also great for freezing and reheating later.

MRM Mahin

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I love the addition of pepper to these scones. It gives them a little bit of a kick.

Antony Matingoi nameru

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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.

Lavita Juarez

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Charles Kofi Nsowah

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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.

Cynthia Zumba

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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these cheddar and pepper scones changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the cheese and pepper flavor is amazing.