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Cayenne and Cheddar Cheese Scones

02/22/16 | Recipes, Side Dishes

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Warm, buttery cheddar cheese scones with a kick of cayenne. The perfect side for any soup or salad.

Cheddar Cheese Scones on parchment paper.

It’s been soup month here, so I would be remiss if I didn’t post one of my favorite sides to pair with soup, Cayenne and Cheddar Cheese Scones. Honestly, these things are like the bastard love child of a biscuit and scone. They are a little more substantial than a biscuit but lighter and less crumbly than a traditional scone.

I actually went and did some research on the difference between the two because I wanted to make sure I was labeling them correctly, and apparently, people have some VERY strong opinions on the subject. (BTW, I love that article, you should read it.)

Cheddar Cheese Scones stacked on a white plate.

And I get it. I can be pretty pedantic about things (you’ll pry the oxford comma from my cold dead hands), but these scones are so good that you could call them cupcakes and no one’s going to complain when they bite into one.

They’re just slightly crisp on the outside, buttery on the inside and full of cheesy flavor. The slight warmth of the cayenne makes them incredibly satisfying and the perfect side for soups with milder flavors. I almost always pair them with classic chicken noodle and my Easy Chicken Peasant Soup to round out the meal. They really take whatever dish you serve them with and level it up in a big way.

Cheddar Cheese Scones stacked next to a bowl of soup.

More Recipes to Serve With Scones

  • Beef Stew
  • Ham and Potato Soup
  • Chicken Carcass Soup
  • Roasted Tri-tip
Cheddar Cheese Scones on parchment paper.

Cayenne and Cheddar Cheese Scones

Warm, buttery cheddar cheese scones with a kick of cayenne. The perfect side for any soup or salad.
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Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 11 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 16
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Scones

  • 2 1/4 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup (4oz) cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup (4oz) sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper or foil.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne and salt in a large bowl.
  • Using a pastry cutter or food processor, cut butter into flour mixture until no butter pieces larger than a pea remain. Add cheese and stir.
  • Mix in buttermilk, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until the dough is no longer sticky, about 6-7 times.
  • Re-flour surface and press dough out to 1/2-inch thick and cut into 16 2 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Beat egg and water together.
  • Place scones on baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 12-14 minutes until scones are golden. If you are unsure if scones are done, carefully lift one and check the bottom of the scone. If it's lightly browned, it's done.
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Nutritional Information
Recipe Slightly Adapted From: Food.com

Small-batch Instructions: Recipe halves cleanly, no cooking changes needed.
Freezer Instructions: Freeze cut-out dough on a baking sheet for about an hour, until firm. Then store in an airtight container. Dough will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To cook, bake frozen scones at normal temperature for 2-3 minutes longer than usual.

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