Jalapeno-Cheddar Scones

This was a clear first choice from A Snap Cookbook: Good and Cheap.

Recipe

2 1/2 c whole-wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
1 jalapeno, diced
2 eggs, beaten
1 more egg, beaten
1/2 c milk
salt & pepper

Prep things first because your hands will get messy: Pop the butter in the freezer, preheat the oven (400), and put out a baking sheet with some parchment paper.  And do the other stuff like dicing the jalapeno, grating the cheese, beating the first couple eggs, etc.

First, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Next, grate the (hardened) butter in and squish in with your hands.  The cheese, jalapeno, two eggs and milk go in next, and mix it all in with your hands.  Plop it onto a flat surface and shape it into a disk about 1 1/2" thick.  Cut it into six wedges, put them on the baking sheet, brush with the last egg, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for about 25 minutes.

Notes

These came out pretty good, although I wasn't blown away by the flavors.  Use a big jalapeno and plenty of cheese.  And they're probably best going with something rather than just on its own.  But overall it's a nice savory pastry.