Description
Delight in these Goat’s Cheese, Dill, and Onion Savoury Scones, a perfect blend of creamy goat cheese, fresh dill, and caramelized onions baked into golden, tender scones. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, these scones offer rich flavors with a light and fluffy texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup crumbled goat’s cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup milk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook Onions: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 8 minutes until soft and golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until combined evenly.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring some pea-sized lumps remain for flakiness.
- Add Cheese, Dill, and Onions: Gently fold in the crumbled goat’s cheese, chopped dill, and cooled cooked onions, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry flour mixture and stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round approximately 1 inch thick.
- Cut Scones: Cut the dough round into 8 even wedges and transfer them onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart.
- Brush with Milk: Lightly brush the tops of the scones with additional milk to achieve a nice golden color during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm to fully enjoy their flavors.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve flaky scones.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones light and tender.
- These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in an oven or microwave.
- Feel free to substitute goat’s cheese with feta for a similar tangy flavor.
- Adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley can complement the dill nicely.
