Cheddar Cheese Scones

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

3. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, and egg until well combined.

6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick round.

8. Using a floured round cutter, cut out scones from the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.

9. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or melted butter for a golden finish.

10. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.