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Cheese Pepper Scones

6 tablespoons butter, divided use
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and saute chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper until soft; set aside.
3. In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Stir in Gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, the onion mixture, and milk; stir just to blend.
4. On a lightly floured flat surface, form the dough into 12 rounds, flatten, and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with milk. Bake for 15 minutes.

Makes 12 scones.