Cheddar Cheese Scones

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

Directions

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

Thanks to: Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort

444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Illinois 61036

Source: Recipes from Famous Inns/Seasonal Celebrations-DMI. Reprinted with permission of Dairy Management, Inc.