Cheddar & chive scones with hot honey | Maxis Kitchen
Cheddar & chive scones with hot honey
18 mins prepServes 8
These savory scones feature sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives, baked until golden brown, and finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the cold butter and use your fingers to work it in, gently pressing and rubbing the cubes into the flour until the mixture has a sandy texture with small bits of butter still visible. Work quickly so the butter stays cold.
4. Stir in the cheddar and chives, then add the buttermilk and cream. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. (From this point on, try not to over-work the dough.)
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 6x8”, roughly 1” thick. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the rectangle in half crosswise, then cut each half diagonally both ways into 4 triangles to make 8 scones total.
6. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each, and brush the tops with cream. Sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake 25-30 mins, until golden brown. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with extra chives or flaky salt if desired. Enjoy warm and fresh.
