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Freshly baked cheese and chive scones served on a wooden table with butter and chives.
Alyssa

Cheese and Chive Scones

These cheese and chive scones are buttery with a crumbly edge that just melt in your mouth, making for a great savory scone option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 261
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk (for brushing)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Grate the cold butter using a cheese grater. Blend the grated butter in with the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or 2 knives until clumpy.
  3. Mix in the cheese and chives, then add the buttermilk and mix until JUST incorporated. Do NOT over mix.
  4. Knead the dough briefly, shape into a circle about 1 1/2 inches thick, and cut into wedges.
  5. Put the wedges on a baking sheet, brush tops with buttermilk, and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor.