Cheddar Green Onion Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt ((optional: extra for sprinkling))
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold ((or 1 stick))
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded ((optional: extra for sprinkling))
• 1/3 cup green onion, sliced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter ((or 1/2 stick))
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine and whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. 3

   Grate cold butter into the flour and toss together. Rub the flour mixture between your fingers to break the butter in to pea size pieces.*It's very important to work as fast as possible to prevent the butter from melting before baking.*

4. 4

   Add green onion and sharp cheddar. Toss the mixture together.

5. 5

   Add milk and egg and fold the mixture together until everything is just moistened and almost no more dry flour is visible, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Lightly flour the prepared sheet pan and transfer the dough onto it. Lightly flour the top of the dough and flatten it evenly into an 1 inch thick disc or rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 even triangles. Place each triangle at least 1 inch apart on the lined sheet pan.

7. 7

   Heat 4 Tablespoons of butter with 2 cloves of smashed garlic until fragrant either on the stovetop or in the microwave.Using about ⅓ of the garlic butter, brush the tops of each scones.Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of salt and shredded cheddar on each scone.

8. 8

   Bake for about 8 minutes then brush the tops of the scones again with garlic butter. Continue baking the scones for about 3-5 minutes, until the tops of the scones are gold brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove the scones from the oven and give it one final brushing of the remaining garlic butter.

10. 10

    Enjoy the scones while they're hot!