Cheddar Jalapeño Honey Scones Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
8 scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cold butter, grated
  • 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup canned jalapeños, finely chopped
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the honey, heavy cream, and egg until combined.
  4. Add the grated butter to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Gently fold the shredded cheese and jalapeños into the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  7. Knead the mixture gently with your hands if necessary, just until the dough comes together.
  8. Transfer the dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface and roll out into an 8 inch-diameter disc, about 1 inch thick.
  9. Cut the dough into 8 even wedges.
  10. Place the wedges onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  11. Bake for 16-20 minutes, until golden brown.
  12. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.