Cheddar Parmesan Pepper Scones
By: PriyaBaby
Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 4:39am

Ingredients




2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
½ cup cold butter cut into small pieces
½ cup cheddar cheese grated
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
½ cup cold buttermilk (I used yogurt +water)
1 egg
1 -2 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp melted butter
½ tsp paprika or hot sauce

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 200 degree Celsius. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2 Mix 2 tbsp melted butter, paprika or hot sauce and keep aside. 3 In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg and hot sauce and keep aside. 4 In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper powder and salt. 5 Add butter and mix with your fingers till the flour resembles bread crumbs. 6 Stir in both cheese. 7 Add the buttermilk mixture and mix with a fork lightly till the dough comes together. 8 Tip the dough onto a floured surface and fold/knead over few times. Sprinkle flour as required. Handle lightly. 9 Either form into a round and flatten and cut into wedges or form a log, flatten and cut into triangles. 10 Place on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter/paprika mixture. 11 Bake for 15 -20 minutes till bottom and sides become golden brown. 12 Serve warm or cold.