Cheddar-Chive Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. 3
   Add chives and Cheddar, tossing to combine.
4. 4
   Stir in cream with a fork until a sticky dough forms.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 times with floured hands.
6. 6
   Halve dough and form each half into a 7-inch round.
7. 7
   Brush tops of rounds with additional cream and cut each into 8 wedges.
8. 8
   Arrange wedges about 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased large baking sheet and bake in middle of oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool on a rack.