Savory Herb & Cheese Scones: The Perfect Recipe
Enjoy homemade Savory Herb & Cheese Scones: The Perfect Recipe for breakfast or brunch! Discover how deliciously satisfying they can be today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in shredded cheese and chopped herbs.
- Gradually add milk while stirring gently until just combined into a slightly sticky dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into triangles or squares and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for about 15 minutes before baking to enhance texture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg