The Realtor's Cheesy Pepper Scones |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter, divided use |
1 onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (can sub monterey jack) |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
3/4 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and saute chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper until soft; set aside.
3. In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Stir in Gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, the onion mixture, and milk; stir just to blend.
4. On a lightly floured flat surface, form the dough into 12 rounds, flatten, and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with milk. Bake for 15 minutes.
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