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Cheese and Chive Scones

Cheese and Chive Scones That’ll Brighten Your Breakfast Routine

Delicious Cheese and Chive Scones perfect for breakfast or snacks, easy to customize!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Mixture
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provide structure; measure accurately.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Essential for scones to rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda Necessary if using buttermilk.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Elevates flavor.
For Flavor and Texture
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (frozen) Grate for easier incorporation.
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) Freshly grated recommended.
  • 0.25 cup Chives (chopped) Can swap with green onions.
  • 0.75 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with vinegar or lemon juice and milk.
Customization
  • 1 cup Bacon (cooked, chopped) Consider adding for a savory punch.
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) Enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups Gluten-free 1:1 flour Use as substitute for all-purpose flour.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Cheese and Chive Scones
  2. Grate frozen butter into the dry ingredients and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    Cheese and Chive Scones
  3. Fold in cheddar cheese and chives, then add buttermilk and combine until just moistened.
    Cheese and Chive Scones
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a disc, and cut into 8 to 10 wedges.
    Cheese and Chive Scones
  5. Transfer wedges onto a parchment-lined sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
    Cheese and Chive Scones
  6. Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
    Cheese and Chive Scones

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overworking the dough; cold butter is best for flakiness. Refrigerate dough for better flavor.

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