Scones aren't just for a sweet treat - these Chipotle Cheddar Scones are cheesy and spicy and make a perfect side for dinner.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 12scones
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonscold buttercut into small pieces
3/4cupsour cream
1/2cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
1tablespoonwater
1tablespoonminced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1large egglightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or a fork until it resembles coarse meal. Add in the sour cream, cheese, water, chipotle in adobo adn egg. Stir just until moistened.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add sour cream, cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon water, chipotle chile, and egg; stir just until moist. Knead in bowl with lightly floured hands just until dough forms.
Lightly flour a work surface and dump out the dough. Lightly knead just until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheet 1 inch apart.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm.