Easy Cheddar Scones

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of milk and a pinch of sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, baking powder and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. 3
    Gradually add in butter, mixing on low speed.
  4. 4
    Add heavy cream to bowl with beaten eggs and mix, then pour into mixing bowl over low speed until just barely combined.
  5. 5
    Mix in the cheddar cheese and sunflower seeds and sprinkle with up to a tablespoon of flour if dough seems too wet.
  6. 6
    Turn dough onto a well-floured surface and knead by hand until cheese and sunflower seeds are even distributed.
  7. 7
    Roll the dough about an inch thick, cut into circles with a biscuit cutter (or if you're being lazy just cut into squares) and brush lightly with egg wash.
  8. 8
    Bake on a lightly oiled cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until outside is golden brown.
  9. 9
    Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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