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Cornmeal Cheddar Scones
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 4
Christmas with Southern Living, 2010
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
unsalted butter, melted
sea salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor.
3. Add 3/4 cup butter; pulse 3-4 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Place flour mixture in a large bowl; stir in cheese.
5. Wish together egg and buttermilk until blended.
6. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; add egg mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
8. Put dough into a 10 x 7 inch rectangle.
9. Cut into 15 squares.
10. Place squares on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
11. Brush tops with melted unsalted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
12. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
By RecipeOfHealth.com