Jalapeno-Cheddar Scones
Description
With a strong cheese flavor and a nice amount of heat in every bite, these easy jalapeno-Cheddar scones are perfect alongside a big bowl of chili.
Ingredients
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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16 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
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4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
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1 cup buttermilk, or more as needed
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg and water together for egg wash.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until pea-sized lumps remain. Add Cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers; toss in the flour mixture to prevent the cheese from clumping. Add 1 cup buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms. Only add additional buttermilk if absolutely necessary.
3
Form dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half and form each piece into a 3/4-inch thick circle. The circles should measure about 8 inches in diameter, but the thickness is more important that the diameter. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1/2 inch between each one. Paint the top of each wedge with egg wash.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 23 minutes. Serve warm.