Honey-Cheddar Scones

"These scones taste great with a honey butter."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  • In bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt until blended.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add 1 cup of the cheese and scallions, toss to blend.
  • In a bowl, whisk half and half, 1/3 cup of the honey and eggs until thoroughly blended.
  • Slowly pour over dry ingredients, stir until evenly moistened.
  • Gather sticky dough together, turn out onto a well-floured board.
  • With floured hands, pat 12 even portions of dough into 2 1/2 inch wide discs.
  • Place 6 discs, 1-2 inches apart on each baking sheet.
  • In glass measure, heat the remaining 2 T honey in microwave 10 seconds.
  • Brush honey over tops of scones, sprinkle each with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until dark golden brown.
  • Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes.
  • Serve with butter or honey butter.

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  1. This is a unique scone Lainey. It is sweet, savoury, cheesy, and robust, with a deep, intense flavor. The honey is a tasty addition. The scones were quick and easy to make. The dough was easy to work with and baked in 18 minutes.
     
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