Chorizo and Cheese Mini Scones

Submitted by Chef GreanEyes

"was in a viva pamphlet i recieved after attending a "taste of home" cooking class."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 16 scones
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream, plus extra for dipping
• 1 egg
• 1 (7 -8 ounce) package chorizo sausage, finely diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• whole-grain mustard

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a food processor, pulse together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and egg. Add to food processor, pulse until almost combined. Add chorizo and cheese and pulse until mixed (dough will look crumbly).
3. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into a square about 3/4-inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut into about 16 triangles and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve with a bowl of sour cream mixed with whole-grain mustard.