# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
08 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
09 - 1 large egg
→ Add-ins
10 - 1/3 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for brushing)
12 - 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives evenly.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Pour into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick round.
07 - Slice the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
08 - Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with additional grated cheddar if desired.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the scones are golden brown.
10 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
