Ingredients

  • 2 34 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 13 cup fresh chives, minced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg, blended with 1 T water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter in with a pastry blender or fork until pea-sized.
  • Stir in cheddar and chives, then add buttermilk and 2 T water; knead gently just until blended.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into an 8" square.
  • Cut into 2" squares, then cut squares into triangles.
  • Arrange scones on baking sheet, spacing 1" apart.
  • Brush tops with egg-water mix and bake until golden, about 25 minutes.