Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in shredded cheese and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center and add buttermilk; mix gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a circle about 1-inch thick; cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg