Savory Scones
These Savory Scones are supremely fluffy and tender. They’re teeming with the delicious flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and chives - the perfect addition to your next brunch menu!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 5 tablespoons butter, very cold, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly-grated and lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, rounded tablespoon
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten in a small bowl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F with rack on lower middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Using clean fingers, work in cold pieces of butter into the dough to make a crumbly mixture. Work in the shredded cheese and chives lightly, just to incorporate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and mustard until incorporated. Stir wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until dough is fully combined and a bit sticky; don’t over-mix.
- Flour a large board and roll out the dough into approx 20" x 4" rectangle. Cut rectangle into even squares, and then cut each square in half to make triangles. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt on top.
- Place scones on lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Bake 13-15 min for smaller scones or 20-23 minutes for larger scones, just until lightly golden brown on top. Serve warm for best results. Can also be stored airtight at room temp for 24 hours.
Notes
- If you find your dough is too sticky to work with, pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Be sure not to overmix the dry and wet ingredients. Just mix until barely combined. It's totally fine if there's still some lumps.
- Feel free to try different cheeses, if you would like. See our original article for variations.
- This recipe is part of our delicious Baking Recipes Collection.
- For extra fancy Savory Scones, try making this super simple Balsamic Glaze as a garnish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg