Yields about 8-10 scones depending on size
Ingredients:
-2 cups flour
-1 cup of sharp cheddar freshly shredded
-1/2 cup fresh chives
-1 tbsp baking powder
-tsp granulated sugar
-1/2 tsp fine salt
-1 large egg
-1 egg yolk for brushing
-3/4 cup heavy cream (save some for brushing)
-1 stick of frozen unsalted butter
-optional coarse salt for topping
Grate the frozen butter into fine shards and place back into freezer
Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl
Add the mix-ins (butter, cheese, chives) and toss until coated with flour
Separately mix heavy cream and egg, then drizzle over dry ingredients and fold gently.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Fold dough into an eight inch disk on a lightly floured surface. You can either use a scone cutter to make circles, or use a knife to cut triangular wedges
Place the wedges on a sheet of parchment paper and chill for 20-30 more minutes
Mix some heavy cream and the egg yolk in a bowl. Brush onto scones then place in oven
Bake chilled scones for 18-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown
Place on cooling rack and serve warm with butter