Cheddar & Chive Scones

2 ½ cups flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ½ cup butter 3 eggs 2/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup grated sharp cheddar ¼ cup chopped chives ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar (to top scones)

Preheat oven to 375° F.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter. Stir in the cheddar and chives.

Whisk 2 eggs and combine with the buttermilk. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just moist.

Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead lightly. Cut dough in half. Roll each half into a circle about ¾” thick. Cut each circle into 4 wedges. Whisk remaining egg in a small dish and brush on top of the scones.

Let the scones rest for about 10 minutes before baking. Sprinkle each scone with about a Tbsp of grated cheddar.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.

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