CHIVE BUTTERMILK SCONES

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cake flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup fresh chopped chives

3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

3 tbsp cold vegetable shortening, cubed

1 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, pulse flours, baking powder, salt, pepper, baking soda, and chives until combined.

Add the 3 tablespoons of butter and shortening; pulse just until butter is pea-sized. Add buttermilk; pulse 2-3 times to incorporate.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and form a ball. Gently shape dough into a 6x8-inch rectangle; cut into 3 pieces and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 450-degrees until bottoms are golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Brush with the melted butter during the last few minutes of the baking time.

Yield: 8 scones

recipe and photo from Cuisine at Home