Savory Scone Recipe

Instead of sugary add ins, these savory scones are full of fresh herbs and cheese. They are flaky, light and full of amazing flavor. Enjoy them by themselves or they make a great scone sandwich.

Course Bread

Cuisine european

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings scones

Calories 305kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour plus 2 Tbsp
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Sharp White Cheddar Cheese grated
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
1/4 cup assorted fresh herbs, minced I used thyme, oregano, rosemary, chives
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter salted and cold
heavy cream for brushing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add in grated cheeses and minced herbs. Set aside 1/4 cup of cheese to top scones with.
With a pastry blender, a fork or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
Pour in buttermilk and mix together until a sold piece of dough forms. Place on a lightly floured counter and knead until all the flour is incorporated.
Laminate the dough 3-4 times by flatten the dough into a circle or rectangle, fold into thirds like a letter, then roll out into a rectangle/circle again and repeat 2-3 more times.
With final laminate, roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into the desired number of scones. I usually do 8 triangles but if I'm making sandwiches I cut it into small squares.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush top of scones with whipping cream or milk.
Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

You can enjoy these savory cheese scones right out of the oven. Split them open and add a little butter.

For my daughter's bridal shower, we used them for little ham and cheese sandwiches. We added a layer of peach jam on the scone along with a small slice of ham and sharp white cheddar cheese. They were the hit of the party! (see photos below)

Don't skip the laminating process. This is what gives you a flaky, light scone. It only takes a few minutes and is so worth the effort.

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