Goat cheese, Parmesan, Chive, and Red Pepper Scones

Adapted from Joy the Baker

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tb sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cracked black peper

3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes

1 egg, beaten

3 tb cold water

3/4 cup sour cream, cold

1/3 cup chopped chives

3/4 cup Goat cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, and smoky paprika for topping

1) Place rack in center and upper third of oven and pre-heat to 400 degrees.

2) Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

3) In a mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Cut in butter (using your fingers or a pastry cutter) until mixture resembles a coarse meal.

4) In another bowl, combine egg, sour cream and water. Beat lightly.

5) Add flour mixture all at once, stirring enough to make soft dough.

6) Add the chives, goat cheese, chopped red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese.

7) Place dough on a well floured surface and knead the dough together.

8) Place more flour on the counter and roll dough out until it is about 1-1.5 inches think. Cut into 2-2.5 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter (or simply cut with a knife dipped in flour).

9) Place on prepared baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika.

10) Bake for 12-15 minutes. Best if served warm.

Delicious with Crock-pot Chicken pot pie placed over biscuits!