Cheddar Cheese Scones

Prep

Cook

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

  • 1

    Butter 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets.

  • 2

    In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.

  • 3

    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.

  • 4

    Let dough rest at least 35 minutes.

  • 5

    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.

  • 6

    Place on buttered cookie sheet; sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.

  • 7

    Score large round into 16 wedges or small rounds into 8 wedges each.

  • 8

    Bake at 375°F for 35 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown.

  • 9

    Cut into wedges; serve immediately.

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