Recipe: Savory Green Onion and Cayenne Scones

SAVORY GREEN ONION AND CAYENNE SCONES

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided use
3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion, divided
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a large bowl (or use a mixer), whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper. Blend in the heavy cream and sour cream until a dough forms and it is evenly moistened. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the green onion.

Gather the dough together in a ball and knead gently 4-5 times. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a round 3/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut into 8 rounds.

Transfer the scones to a baking sheet and brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle the scones with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons of green onions.

Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and serve.

Makes 8 scones
Adapted from source: Katie Brown Entertains by Katie Brown