# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Flavorings
06 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
07 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
08 - 1 to 2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped, seeds removed
09 - 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
11 - 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing
12 - 1 large egg
→ Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
14 - Sea salt flakes, to taste
15 - Extra crushed pretzels
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add cold unsalted butter cubes; blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or use fingertips until the texture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold in chopped chives, minced garlic, finely chopped red chilies, and coarsely crushed pretzels.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Pour mixture over dry ingredients; gently mix with a fork until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, portion dough into eight evenly sized mounds on the lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
07 - Brush each scone top with extra buttermilk. Sprinkle with additional crushed pretzels and sea salt flakes.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven. Brush each scone with melted butter while warm. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
