Savory Irish Cheese Scones

With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday this year, start your day off with a fantastic brunch!  Try these Savory Irish Cheese Scones paired with bacon and eggs for a special treat.

Savory Irish Cheese Scones

Ingredients:

• 1 box Stonewall Kitchen Traditional Scone Mix
• 4 oz (1 cup) Irish Cheddar (such as Dubliner), shredded
• 1 oz (1/4 cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely minced
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup ice water

Directions:

1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Pour contents of the Traditional Scone Mix into the bowl of a food processor or a bowl and use a pastry blender.
4. Add the cheeses and rosemary and pulse to aerate and distribute the cheese.
5. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse 6 or 8 times to break up the butter - chunks of butter should still be visible.
6. Add the water a few tablespoons at a time, pulsing the processor to mix.
7. When all of the water has been added and incorporated, dump the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and bring it together into a ball.
8. Pat the dough out into an 8 inch circle.
9. Cut into 6-8 wedges and arrange on the lined baking sheet.
10. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

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