Grated cheddar cheese and spiced sausage flavor these light and fluffy scones to create a savory baked treat perfect for sharing in the morning.

Bake scones at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes until the edges are golden brown. (Kate Wood / Wood and Spoon)

Sausage Cheddar Scones

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Yield: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and chopped
• ¾ cup cooked and crumbled mild sausage
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream, plus additional for brushing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and pepper.
2. Use a pastry cutter or the back of two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until pea-sized clumps are throughout.
3. Stir in the sausage and cheese.
4. Combine the maple syrup and the whipping cream in a separate bowl and then stir into the dry ingredients, just until evenly incorporated.
5. If a lot of dry ingredients remain in the bottom of the bowl you can add an additional tablespoon of cream, but be sure to not add too much liquid.
6. Pat the dough out in a ¾-inch-thick circle and place the dough round on a parchment-lined baking pan in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
8. Once the dough is chilled, cut the dough into 8 wedges but leave the circle of pieces together.
9. Use a pastry brush to brush a thin layer of whipping cream over the scones.
10. Bake in the oven until golden brown around the edges of each scone, about 35 minutes.

If desired, trim out smaller scones and serve in lieu of a bread basket or dinner roll. (Kate Wood / Wood and Spoon)

Notes

• Chilling the dough ensures the scones will rise well. You can skip this step, but it isn’t recommended for best outcomes.

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