Cheddar Cheese Scones (783)

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 ¼ cup shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• milk (to brush top of scone)
• 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or parsley)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheese and stir to combine.
3. Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until it forms a dough.
4. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes until nearly smooth. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
5. Place wedges 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk.
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from the baking sheet. Let cool slightly.
7. Combine chive butter ingredients. Brush over warm scones and serve.