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Buttermilk, cheddar, cornmeal scones

December 16, 2011 by Barb 13 Comments

When I’m hosting Christmas and cooking THE BIG MEAL, I sometimes forget that people – adults and children – still need a lunch! This is where I have trouble.

My appetite dictates that I can go from breakfast to dinner with a tiny little snack in between (OK, I admit – it’s the popcorn, chocolates and slices that put a damper on my appetite . . .)

Anyhoo, to get ahead of the game this year I’ve put a plan in place. I made these savoury scones to serve with a bowl of soup. They are in the freezer right now and all I have to do is take them out, put them on a cookie sheet and re-heat. Instant, homemade, tasty, and satisfying. Hmmmm, now what soup am I going to serve . . .

Cheddar-Cornmeal-Scones

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Buttermilk, cheddar, cornmeal scones
 
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup grated old cheddar
  • 1/2 cup diced ham
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp buttermilk for bushing
  • 2 Tbsp cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Combine flour with baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Using a fork or a pastry blender, work in butter until flour mixture is crumbly.
  3. Stir in cheese, ham and onions.
  4. Combine 3/4 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup cornmeal, add egg, whisk lightly.
  5. Pour into flour mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir until just combined. Gently gather into a ball. Slice into 2 equal-sized portions.
  6. Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp cornmeal on counter, or a board. Place 1 portion of dough on top and gently pat into a 6 in circle. Cut into 6 wedges.
  7. Repeat with remaining dough, pressing into remaining cornmeal on counter before cutting.
  8. Place wedges on baking sheet at least 1 in apart, brush lightly with buttermilk. Bake in centre of oven until lightly golden 14 - 16 min.
  9. Makes 12 scones.
  10. NOTES: I used back bacon instead of ham and added some rosemary to one half of the batch because I love it!
  11. *Recipe from Chatelaine Holiday 100 + best recipes
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Comments

  1. Rosie says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Oh, these look so delicious!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. Marcia says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, these look SO good. I could almost taste them. Yummy.

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  3. Jessica @ Plum Patchwork says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Yum! You posted this at the perfect time – I’m attending a chili potluck tomorrow and was looking for a recipe that was a little less boring than regular cornbread. These will suit just perfectly!

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  4. Torunn says

    December 16, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Nammi, nammi :O)

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  5. joo says

    December 16, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Another recipe I’m going to use – LOL, Barb, you are real source of inspiration for me:)
    Hugs
    j.

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  6. Danielle says

    December 16, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    These look so yummy! I’d love for you to link this up to my Feature Friday Linky Party!

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/12/feature-friday-linky-party_15.html

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  7. Ms. Becky says

    December 16, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I am so making these to take to my mom’s house next week. she no longer does much cooking so I try to take food when I visit. these are perfect because I can take them already frozen in a cooler. woohoo! you surely do take excellent food photos. these shots are amazing. my mouth is watering here! happy weekend to you Barb.

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  8. Rambling Woods says

    December 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    When I used to do all the family holidays I had a brunch and then a dinner and oh boy was that a lot of work. I like you idea and the scones would be great with any kind of soup..I may try that recipe….

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  9. karren says

    December 17, 2011 at 6:17 am

    These look delicious! Thank you for the recipe.

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  10. Nadege, says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Thank you for the recipe. They look quite delicious.

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  11. eileeninmd says

    December 18, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Oh, these really do look yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  12. Vicky says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    I love how hearty these seem and they a perfect for a chilly Christmas day. I am stumbling and pinning this post. I am a new follower visiting from Embellishing Life. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  1. Cheddar Corn Chowder says:
    August 18, 2013 at 7:28 am

    […] is one of them! It’s very simple to make and if you serve it up with some of my homemade Buttermilk, Cheddar and Cornmeal Scones  – it’s a meal in itself. This soup is still delicious the next day, just gently reheat […]

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