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Cheddar Scones

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." - Plato

 

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I took a few weeks off from baking after going overboard during December, and I tell you, the break felt good.

 

But today as I was looking through the kitchen for a snack, I realized snackage was seriously depleted.

 

Since I didn't feel like going to the grocery store, I started looking for ingredients, and had just the right amount of stuff to make cheddar scones!

 

Done, and now I have snacks for the week! Delaying groceries for a while longer! Win-win!

 

Recipe for those interested:

 

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tbsp baking powder

- 3/4 tsp salt

- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes

- 1 cup grated old cheddar

- 1 cup cold milk

 

Directions:

01. Place rack above centre of oven. Preheat oven to 450F (230C). Line a baking sheet with parchement paper.

02. Using a fork, stir flour with baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Work in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese.

03. Make a well in centre. Pour in milk and stir just until moistened.

04. Turn out onto a floured cutting board. Divide in half and pat each portion into a 6 inch circle about 3/4 inch thick.

05. Cut each into 8 wedges.

06. Lift wedges onto baking sheet, placing about 1 inch apart for crusty-sided scones or 1/2 inch apart for soft-sided scones.

07. Bake above oven centre until golden, from 10 to 12 minutes.

 

Enjoy!

 

Hope everyone has had a good idea.

 

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Uploaded on January 22, 2017
Taken on January 22, 2017