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Golden cheese and chive scones on a wooden table, garnished with fresh chives and a butter dish.
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 the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix in the cheese and chives. Add the buttermilk and mix until JUST incorporated. DO NOT over mix.
  4. Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface and shape into a circle about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut into wedges.
  5. Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

These scones are best enjoyed warm.