Black Pepper Cheddar Scones

🧂 Ingredients

• ¾ cup + 1 teaspoon (107g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups + 1½ teaspoons (196g) cake flour
• 1½ + ⅛ teaspoons (8g) baking powder

  8.1 grams
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon (1g) ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon (27g) granulated sugar
• 1¼ teaspoons (4g) kosher salt
• 4½ ounces (135g) cold unsalted butter

  cut into ¼-inch cubes
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (70g) heavy cream

  plus more for brushing
• ¼ cup + 2½ tablespoons (90g) creme fraiche
• 2½ cups (180g) grated sharp white cheddar cheese

  divided
• ¼ cup (10g) finely sliced scallions

Instructions

• 1 Place the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, black
  pepper, sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix
  on low speed for 10 to 15 seconds, or until thoroughly combined.
• 2 Mix over low speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until butter is incorporated into the
  flour and no large pieces remain.
• 3 While mixer is running, slowly add the heavy cream. Add the creme fraiche and
  mix on low speed for 30 seconds, or until the dough begins to come together onto
  the paddle. Add 2 cups (144 grams) cheddar and chopped scallions and mix briefly
  to incorporate.
• 4 Place the dough on a clean work surface, and using your hands and a pastry
  scraper, press the dough together. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat or
  parchment paper. Place the dough between two layers of wax paper and roll out
  into 1-inch thickness. Using a 2½-inch diameter biscuit cutter, cut out the
  scones and transfer to the baking sheet (leaving space between). Press the
  scraps together gently, roll out gently, and continue to cut out until all of
  the dough has been used. Cover baking sheet with plastic wrap and transfer to
  the freezer. Freeze the scones until frozen solid (1 to 2 hours–or overnight, if
  preparing in advance).
• 5 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack in the center position. Brush the
  scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with the additional ½ cup of grated cheddar
  cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Set on a cooling rack
  and cool completely. Serve immediately.

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