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Jalapeño Cheddar Scones

Buttery, flaky scones filled with sharp cheddar and fresh jalapeño.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt, then cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Stir in the cheddar and jalapeños.
  4. Add the buttermilk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Pat into a circle, cut into 8 wedges, and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for the flakiest, most tender scones.