Pear and Gruyere Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup lightly packed finely shredded gruyere cheese
• 2-3 peeled bartlett pears, shredded and pressed and drained
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients in food processor.

3. 3

   Add butter and pulse until mixture looks like pea size crumbles.

4. 4

   Transfer to a bowl and add cheese and pears.

5. 5

   Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.

6. 6

   Add more buttermilk if needed, 1 tbs at a time, until dough comes together.

7. 7

   Knead gently several times with floured hands on a lightly floured surface. Dough should just come together and not be sticky.

8. 8

   Pat into an 8" round, about 1/2"thick.

9. 9

   Cut into 8 triangles with a sharp knife and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

10. 10

    Bake at 400 for 24 minutes or until golden brown.