Eggless Savory Scones
These Eggless Savory Scones are one of the best appetizers you can prepare for a friend gathering. Buttery, with a crispy crust and a soft crumb, filled with matured cheddar cheese, onion and ham for an amazing flavor combination, these scones are simply hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) flour
- 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 5 tbsp (70g) cold unsalted butter , cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup (200g) buttermilk , cold
- 1 cup (100g) matured cheddar cheese , grated
- 1/4 cup green onion , chopped
- 3.5 oz (100g) ham , cut in small pieces
- Olive oil , for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and garlic powder. Add the butter cubes, and using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter until the pieces are no bigger than peas.
- Add the grated cheese, ham and green onion and just give a quick stir to combine with the flour mixture. Incorporate the cold buttermilk until just combined, don't overmix.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface. Shape into a circle of about 8 inch (20 cm) in diameter, then cut into 8 triangles.
- Transfer the scones on the baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a cooling rack. The scones are best served warm. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 sconeCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 27.4gProtein: 9.4gFat: 12.9gSaturated Fat: 7.7gCholesterol: 40mgSugar: 2.1g