These tender, moist scones
are literally bursting with flavor from two types of cheese and
three types of peppers.
Cheese
Pepper Scones
- 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 ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
- Preheat oven to 425°F
(220°C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter
in a skillet and saute chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper
until soft; set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
Makes 12 scones.
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