How to Make Jalapeno-Cheddar Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of savory baked goods, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Jalapeno-Cheddar Scones. These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack any time of day. They're packed with the perfect balance of spice from the jalapenos and rich, sharp flavor from the cheddar cheese. The textures of these scones are also incredibly satisfying, with a crumbly exterior and a moist, tender interior.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 16 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup buttermilk, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg and water together for egg wash.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until pea-sized lumps remain. Add Cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers; toss in the flour mixture to prevent the cheese from clumping. Add 1 cup buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms. Only add additional buttermilk if absolutely necessary.
  • Form dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half and form each piece into a 3/4-inch thick circle. The circles should measure about 8 inches in diameter, but the thickness is more important that the diameter. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1/2 inch between each one. Paint the top of each wedge with egg wash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 23 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 265mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 90mg