Cheese /Thyme Scones

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, thyme and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese. In a small bowl, beat eggs and buttermilk with fork. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until ingredients are blended. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and sprinkle lightly with flour. With floured hands, gently knead dough 15 times, sprinkling with additional flour if needed. Shape dough into a slightly flattened circle (about 7 inches across). Cut dough into 8 wedges. Place scones on large, ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Brush tops lightly with buttermilk, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden in color. Serve warm, slathered with butter, or cool on wire rack to reheat later.