Honey-Cheddar Scones

Lainey6605's Note:

These scones taste great with a honey butter.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter , cut into small pieces
• 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
• ½ cup cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1⁄3; cup scallion , thinly sliced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄3; cup orange blossom honey or 1⁄3; cup clover honey
• 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey or 2 tablespoons clover honey
• 2 large eggs , beaten

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

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.