# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
08 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
09 - 1 large egg
→ Add-ins
10 - 1/3 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing
12 - 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Stir in grated cheddar cheese and chopped chives evenly into the crumb mixture.
05 - Whisk buttermilk and egg in a small bowl, then pour into dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick round.
07 - Cut the dough into 8 wedges and space them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Brush scone tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with additional grated cheddar if desired.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until scones are golden brown.
10 - Allow scones to cool slightly before serving warm.
