Whole Wheat Jalapeno Cheddar Scones

10 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 55MINS

Whole Wheat Jalapeno Cheddar Scones

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These are delicious for breakfast or with a plate of beans, a pile of vegetables, or alongside a chili or stew. Spicy, cheesy, flaky—these are best eaten straight out of the oven.
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These are delicious for breakfast or with a plate of beans, a pile of vegetables, or alongside a chili or stew. Spicy, cheesy, flaky—these are best eaten straight out of the oven.
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Leanne Brown
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55MINS

Total Time

$1.55

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
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Baking Powder
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Salt
1 tsp
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
115 g
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, diced
Milk
120 mL
Salt
to taste
Butter
120 mL

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
426
Fat
25.9 g
Protein
16.0 g
Carbs
38.0 g
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Leanne Brown
I think everyone should eat great food every day. Eating well means learning to cook. Cooking is easy-you just have to practice.
http://www.leannebrown.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Place the Butter (120 mL) in the freezer for 30 minutes.
step 2
Turn the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease the pan if you don't have the paper.
step 2 Turn the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease the pan if you don't have the paper.
step 3
In a large bowl, combine the Whole Wheat Flour (300 g), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp), and Salt (1 tsp).
step 3 In a large bowl, combine the Whole Wheat Flour (300 g), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp), and Salt (1 tsp).
step 4
Prepare your Jalapeño Pepper (1) and Sharp Cheddar Cheese (115 g).
step 4 Prepare your Jalapeño Pepper (1) and Sharp Cheddar Cheese (115 g).
step 5
Remove the butter from the freezer and grate it directly into the flour mixture.
step 5 Remove the butter from the freezer and grate it directly into the flour mixture.
step 6
Using your hands, gently squish the butter into the flour until everything is incorporated but not smooth. The chunks of butter will create flaky scones.
step 6 Using your hands, gently squish the butter into the flour until everything is incorporated but not smooth. The chunks of butter will create flaky scones.
step 7
Add the jalapeno, cheese, Eggs (2), and Milk (120 mL) to the bowl, then use your hands to gently mix everything until it just comes together.
step 7 Add the jalapeno, cheese, Eggs (2), and Milk (120 mL) to the bowl, then use your hands to gently mix everything until it just comes together.
step 8
Sprinkle flour on a clean countertop and dump the dough onto it.
step 8 Sprinkle flour on a clean countertop and dump the dough onto it.
step 9
Gently shape the dough into a disc about 1½" thick. Cut the dough into six triangles, like a pizza, and move them to the cookie sheet.
step 9 Gently shape the dough into a disc about 1½" thick. Cut the dough into six triangles, like a pizza, and move them to the cookie sheet.
step 10
In a small bowl, gently beat the Egg (1) for the egg wash. Brush it over the scones.
step 10 In a small bowl, gently beat the Egg (1) for the egg wash. Brush it over the scones.
step 11
Then sprinkle Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) over each one.
step 11 Then sprinkle Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) over each one.
step 12
Bake for 25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
step 12 Bake for 25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
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