1cupsharp cheddar cheeseplus extra for sprinkling on top
1/3cupchiveschopped, or finely chopped scallions (both white and green parts)
1largeegg
1cupmilkplus additional to brush on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Work in the butter until crumbly and just a few pea-sized pieces of butter remain.
Toss in the cheese and chives until evenly distributed.
Whisk together the egg and milk then stir gently into the dry mixture just until the dough is evenly moistened, adding a tablespoon additional milk if necessary. The dough should be stiff but scoopable.
Drop the scones by the 1/3-cupful (a scone / muffin scoop works well here) onto the prepared pan leaving 2 inches of space between each scone (10 - 12 scones).
Brush the tops of the scones with milk, sprinkle them with extra cheddar if desired, and bake for 20 - 24 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.