Sharp Old Cheddar Scones With Smoked Salmon

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These scones are a special treat, make full size with smoked salmon in between or make half sized scones and top each half with sour cream mix and smoked salmon to make a great appetizer. (these scones are also delicious served alone, hot, with butter or even cold.)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f degrees.

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Combine in a bowl , flours , baking powder , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , pepper and roasemary.

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Whisk together to mix.

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Cut butter into flour mixture to form a fine crumble.

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Stir in shredded cheddar.

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Stir in buttermilk and mix lightly.

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On a lightly floured surface knead dough about 10 times.

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Roll dough to make a round about 3 / 4 inch thick.

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Let rest for 5 minutes.

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With a 2 inch biscuit cutter , or floured glass , cut into rounds and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

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Bake for about 15 minutes or until scones are golden.

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Stir together sour cream , lime juice , dried dill and 1 / 4 teaspoon salt.

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Serve each scone with 1 tablespoon of sour cream mixture and 2 slices of smoked salmon.

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Garnish with fresh dill.

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Or.

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Serve each half of half sized scones topped with sour cream mixture and slices of smoked salmon as appetizer.

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The scones can be frozen , defrost , make sour cream mixture fresh and place smoked salmon.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh rosemary, butter, sharp cheddar cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, fresh lime juice, smoked salmon, dried dill, fresh dill