Green Onion and Cheddar Scones

By Amanda26

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup minced green oniongreen onions
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese and green onions; stir to combine. Beat egg with milk; pour over flour mixture and stir with fork to form soft ragged dough. With lightly floured hands, press dough into ball.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick round. Using 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) floured round cutter and pressing scraps together, cut out 12 rounds. Place on parchment paper-lined or floured rimless baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven until golden, about 15 minutes.