Irish Cheddar and Chive Scones

How to Make Irish Cheddar and Chive Scones at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sharp Irish cheddar cheese
• 1 4 fresh chives
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 4 milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

3. 3

   Cut 1 stick of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Grate 1 cup of sharp Irish cheddar cheese and finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh chives. Stir both into the flour mixture.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of milk and 1 large egg. Slowly add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.