Cheese Scones – East Van Jam

Ingredients

• 3 C all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs finely ground yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 C + 1 Tbs cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (or grated if frozen)
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1 C buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten