Cheddar and Chive Scones

dicentra's Note:

These would be good with soup. From Real Simple.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup butter , chilled, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2⁄3; cup heavy cream , plus 1 Tbsp for brushing
• 1 cup about 4 oz grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 c cream.
3. Add cheddar and chives and use hands to combine; dough should be crumbly. Knead dough a couple of times until it comes together. Gently pat into a ball, then flatten slightly into a 1" thick disk.
4. Transfer to a baking sheet. Slice into quarters, then cut each quarter in half. Brush top with remaining cream. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.