Easy Herb & Cheese Scones Recipe: The Savory Scone You Didn't Know You Needed by 30Seconds Food
When we think of scones, many of us think sweet. There's nothing sweet about this scone recipe – but it's dang delicious. This easy cheese and herb scone recipe is the savory scone you didn't know you needed. It's so good!
Here's your shopping list for this cheesy bread recipe: flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk or milk, egg, butter, cheese, herbs and cream or milk. You prepare the dough, add the cheese and herbs of your choice, form the scones, brush the tops then bake them up until golden brown.
Mix up the fresh herbs to fit your tastes. Experiment until you find the perfect combination. Serve these easy scones hot out of the oven for lunch, as a snack or as a side dish with dinner.
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Cuisine: American / British
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
- 1 egg
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack or feta
- 1/4 cup herbs, finely chopped (chives, oregano, thyme, dill, rosemary, parsley, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons cream or milk
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Recipe Notes
- Use whichever cheese you prefer: Gruyere, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack or feta all work well.
- Use whichever herbs you prefer: chives, oregano, thyme, dill, rosemary or parsley all work well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to make coarse crumbs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Add the cheese and herbs. Stir to combine.
- Knead the dough a few times to bring it together.
- Put the dough onto a floured work surface. Pat the dough with your hands or use a rolling pin to make the dough into a circle. Cut the circle into wedges. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the scones into the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to chill (this step is optional, but do it if you have time).
- Brush the tops of the scones with the cream or milk.
- Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 197
Total Fat: 11.6g
Saturated Fat: 7.1g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 352mg
Total Carbohydrate: 18g
Dietary Fiber 0.6g
Total Sugars: 1.7g
Protein: 5.4g
Vitamin D: 8mcg
Calcium: 125mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 142mg
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