Ingredients: 5 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 6 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Directions:1. Butter 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream, eggs, Cheddar cheese and onions; blend until all ingredients are combined. Let dough rest at least 35 minutes. 2. Heat oven to 375 F. If desired, divide dough into 2 parts. Knead dough about 10 times; roll out to a round about 3/4 inch thick. Place on buttered cookie sheet; sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Score large round into 16 wedges or small rounds into 8 wedges each. 3. Bake at 375 F for 35 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve immediately. |