Shelly's Recipe

CHEDDAR SCALLION SCONES

Category: Bread

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 t. baking powder
2 t. sugar
3/4 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
6 T. (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 oz. shredded Cheddar (about 1 1/2 c.)
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 c. well shaken buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in Cheddar and scallions. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two equal balls. Press each ball into a 6" round. Using sharp knife, slice each round three times, to create six scone shaped wedges out of each round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake in the middle of oven until golden, about 15-20 minutes.