Recipe: Parmesan Pepper Scone Waffles (scones baked on a waffle iron)

PARMESAN PEPPER SCONE WAFFLES

"Shaped like a waffle with the consistency of a scone, these make a great accompaniment to fried chicken or a salad, or just to eat on their own. To make them spicier, add more pepper. These are best eaten hot from the waffle iron - a little butter doesn't hurt, either."

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
Pan spray, as needed

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper.

Cut the butter into small pieces, and work it through the flour mixture with your fingers or pastry blender until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.

Combine the eggs and the buttermilk, then stir into the flour mixture until just combined. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat. Spray once with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the dough into the center of each waffle compartment, and gently close the iron. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions until scones are done. Remove and serve immediately.

Makes 18-20 scones
Adapted from source: Amanda Gold, San Francisco Chronicle, January 2011