Cheesy Soda Scones

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A savory scone topped with herbs and cheese. They're perfect with soup or stew.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: cheese, scones, soda bread

Servings: servings (1 scone per serving)

Author: RecipeGirl.com (re-printed with permission from Harper Collins and adapted slightly from Rachel's Irish Family Food)

Preheat the oven to 475℉. Flour a baking sheet.
Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a bowl. Mix in ½ tablespoon chives. Make a well in the center and pour the buttermilk (both) into the well. Using one hand, with your fingers outstretched like a claw, stir in a full circular movement from the center to the outside of the bowl to form a dough. The dough should be soft, though not too wet and sticky.
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a well floured surface. Pat the dough until it is about ¾ inch thick. Cut into 8 rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each round of dough with cheese and additional chives.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and sounding hollow when tapped on the bottom. Turn the oven down to 400 after 10 minutes if they are already golden. Remove from the baking sheet and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Change up the cheese and/or herbs as you see fit (think: Swiss, Gouda, rosemary, thyme!)