
Breads
Cheddar Cheese Scones

Servings
16
Level
Easy
Ingredients
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 6 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) Challenge 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
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1Butter 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets.
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2In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.
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3With 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.
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4Let dough rest at least 35 minutes.
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5Heat 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.
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6Place on buttered cookie sheet; sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
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7Score large round into 16 wedges or small rounds into 8 wedges each.
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8Bake at 375°F for 35 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown.
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9Cut into wedges; serve immediately.