And Just One More, For Now {Recipe: Sourdough Cheddar Thyme Scones}

I seem to be on a scone kick lately. It all started when I came across a scone recipe in my mothers old recipe file. From that recipe I made several different variations, see https://motheralwaystoldme.blogspot.com/2020/03/lets-talk-tea-recipe-tea-scones-with.html. This recipe is similar, but the sourdough does alter them a bit and, besides, I think they deserve their own post-they are that good!

Sourdough Cheddar Thyme Scones

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons fresh thyme, or to taste

3/4 cup sharp or medium cheddar cut into small cubes*

6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

1 egg, plus another egg, beaten, for brushing on top of the scones before baking. 

1/2 cup milk, plus 1-2 tablespoons

1/2 cup sourdough starter

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking mat. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium size mixing bowl. Stir thyme and cheese into flour mixture; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1/2 cup milk. Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture and add sourdough starter and mix with a fork until just combined. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk a teaspoon at a time . Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 15 turns. Flatten dough into a 1/2-3/4 inch thick disc and cut into 8  wedges. Place wedges onto prepared baking sheet, brush the tops of the scones with beaten egg,  and bake 10-12 minutes. or until golden brown. 

*Note: the cheese can be grated, but I like having the little pockets of cheese the cubes create. 

Enjoy!