Ingredients:

• 2 2/3 c. flour
• 1 T. baking powder
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 T. ice cold butter
• 2 c. grated cheddar
• 2 T. chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 c. cold milk
• 3 large eggs

Method:

• Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheating your oven to 400F.
• Mix flour, baking powder, cayenne, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut the butter into the dry ingredients. For the best results, it is important that your butter be as cold as possible. I like to freeze my butter for at least a half hour and then grate it with a large box grater. You can then mix the grated butter into the dry ingredients and the briefly cut the butter in with a pastry cutter. You'll be happy with the flaky results!
• Toss the grated cheese into the dry ingredients to coat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and chives.
• Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients and mix well. You're hands may be the best tool for this.
• Dump the dough onto the counter and form into an 8-inch disk.
• Cut into 8 equal sections forming triangles and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in a 400F oven for approximately 25 minutes.

Whether you serve them with creamy scrambled eggs and a glass of prosecco or slathered with butter and raspberry jam for the kids, these are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!