Cheddar–Walnut Scones

Name: Cheddar–Walnut Scones
Yield: Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients: ½ cup walnuts; 1½ cups whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4½ teaspoons baking powder; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into pieces; 6 ounces aged sharp cheddar, coarsely grated; 1¾ cups chilled heavy cream, plus more for brushing; Flaky sea salt; Apple Butter (for serving)

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau

September 13, 2016

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You can use only all-purpose flour for this scones recipe if you’d like, but going 50/50 with whole wheat produces a nice nuttiness that complements the cheese and walnuts.

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