Post by Loupy on Jul 11, 2010 21:07:41 GMT -7
Cheddar Cheese and Chive Scones
Photo by Frances Janisch
Serves 8
Hands-on Time: 15m
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
2/3 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Cheddar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425° F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or 2 knives held crisscross fashion,
cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 2/3 cup of the cream.
Add the Cheddar and chives and use your hands to combine; the dough should be crumbly.
Knead the dough a couple of times until it comes together.
3. Gently pat it into a ball, then flatten slightly into a 1-inch-thick disk.
Transfer to a baking sheet.
Slice into quarters, then cut each quarter in half.
Brush the top with the remaining cream.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.
Tip
For a hearty sandwich, split a scone in half, spread it with mustard, and fill it with leftover turkey or ham.
www.realsimple.com, By Sara Quessenberry,
Photo by Frances Janisch
Serves 8
Hands-on Time: 15m
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
2/3 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Cheddar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425° F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or 2 knives held crisscross fashion,
cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 2/3 cup of the cream.
Add the Cheddar and chives and use your hands to combine; the dough should be crumbly.
Knead the dough a couple of times until it comes together.
3. Gently pat it into a ball, then flatten slightly into a 1-inch-thick disk.
Transfer to a baking sheet.
Slice into quarters, then cut each quarter in half.
Brush the top with the remaining cream.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.
Tip
For a hearty sandwich, split a scone in half, spread it with mustard, and fill it with leftover turkey or ham.
www.realsimple.com, By Sara Quessenberry,
