Honey-Cheddar Scones

Directions

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