Kale, Jalapeño, and Cheddar Scones

  • Prep Time | 15 minutes

  • Cooking Time | 25 minutes

  • Servings | 4 humans

Ingredients

Dough

  • 6 Tbsps butter (cold)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped kale
  • 1/2-2 Tbsp minced jalapeño
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mixed shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Topping

  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a big bowl.

Cut cold butter into flour mixture (or use a cheese grater). Set bowl in fridge.

Toss the chopped kale and minced jalapeno in a bowl with lemon juice. Set aside.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat oven to 400°F.

Mix kale and cheddar cheeses into the flour mixture. Pour in the cold buttermilk and toss gently with a wooden spoon. Plop the dough onto a floured surface and fold the dough together a few times.

Shape the dough into a disc 4-6 inches in diameter. Cut into 4 triangles and place on baking sheet.

Beat an egg and brush it over the scones. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper or other spices.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.