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Savory scones are underrated. These are flaky, cheesy, and impossibly easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No cutting in butter by hand. No pastry blender tantrums. Just frozen butter, a box grater, and five minutes of mixing. They’re perfect with soup, eggs, or just straight out of the oven with butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 8 scones.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (115g) cold unsalted butter (stick it in the freezer for 15 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (120g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill \u2013 or a mix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00be cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (plus 2 tbsp for brushing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Heat Oven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Grate the Butter (The Trick!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Grate the frozen butter on a box grater. Toss the butter shreds into the flour mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use your fingers to lightly coat the butter with flour (don’t overwork it).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Add Cheese and Herbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Stir in shredded cheddar and chopped herbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Add Buttermilk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir until just combined (shaggy dough is fine).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Shape and Cut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Brush tops with buttermilk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 7: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Fridge (unbaked):<\/strong> Cut scones can sit in the fridge for 2 days. Bake straight from cold \u2013 add 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (unbaked):<\/strong> Freeze on a tray, then bag. Bake from frozen, add 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baked scones:<\/strong> Keep 3 days at room temp. Reheat in toaster oven or 350\u00b0F oven for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Flaky, buttery, packed with sharp cheddar and fresh herbs. No mixer. No fancy techniques. Just a bowl, a box grater, and 20 minutes to golden-brown perfection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[1786,1785,1780,1782,1784,1783,1781],"class_list":["post-2131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-afternoon-tea-recipe","tag-breakfast-scones","tag-cheddar-herb-scones","tag-cheese-scones","tag-easy-scone-recipe","tag-homemade-scones","tag-savory-scones-recipe"],"yoast_head":"\n
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