Cornmeal Cheddar Scones

Name: Cornmeal Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 15 scones
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.); 1 large egg; 3/4 cup buttermilk; unsalted butter, melted; sea salt

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Christmas with Southern Living, 2010"

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 15 scones

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup stone-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper
³⁄₄ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 large egg
³⁄₄ cup buttermilk
unsalted butter, melted
sea salt

directions

Preheat oven to 425°.
Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor.
Add 3/4 cup butter; pulse 3-4 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Place flour mixture in a large bowl; stir in cheese.
Wish together egg and buttermilk until blended.
Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; add egg mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
Put dough into a 10 x 7 inch rectangle.
Cut into 15 squares.
Place squares on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Brush tops with melted unsalted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.