Savory breakfast scones are a delightful addition to any morning routine. Imagine waking up to the aroma of freshly baked scones, ready to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or tea. The beauty of these scones lies in their simplicity and convenience. With a recipe that comes together quickly, you can indulge in the deliciousness of homemade scones without spending too much time in the kitchen. The fact that there are never any leftovers in our house speaks volumes about how irresistible these scones are. Whether you’re eating them on the go or savoring them at the breakfast table, these savory scones are sure to brighten up your day.
How to Make Scones
Making scones is simple and easy, but here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your batch is a success.
- Make sure to use cold ingredients. I like to prep all of the ingredients first and then put the ham, cheese, and scallions back in the fridge so everything is chilled and ready to go when I need it.
- The key to flaky perfection is to “cut in” the butter and work the dough as little as possible. A great hack for this is to pop your butter in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes (I put the butter in first, then prep the other ingredients), then you’ll use a box grater to grate it over the dry ingredients into the perfect-sized pieces for foolproof folding.
- When shaping and cutting the dough, I like to use a bench scraper so the warmth of my hands doesn’t effect the dough.
If you have any other tips or tricks, I’d love to know! Leave a comment and let me know what your trick is and I’ll make sure to try it out.
Hope you enjoy this recipe! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how to make these delicious savory breakfast scones.
Savory Breakfast Scones
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs (1 for the dough, 1 for the egg wash on top)
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup 3-6 month aged cheddar cheese, shredded*
- ½ cup ham, chopped into 1/4" pieces
- ¼ cup scallions or chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place stick of butter in the freezer while you prep the other ingredients. Shred cheddar cheese, chop ham and scallions (if using) and place back in fridge.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to combine.
- Grate the partially frozen stick of butter with the big holes of your box grater into the dry ingredient bowl. Add the grated cheese, ham, and scallions (if using) and toss with a fork or by hand to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix one egg and the milk together. Then slowly add to the rest of the ingredients, tossing with a fork or by hand to combine. Once it comes together in a shaggy ball (it should hold together if squeezed in your hand but not be overly moist) cover the dough in the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a flat disc about 2 inches thick. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into quarters and stack the quarters on top of one another. Gently press down to smush them all back together again. Repeat this process 3-4 times. This creates laminated layers of butter throughout the dough, resulting in deliciously flaky scones. *If dough becomes sticky, you can lightly flour your hands so they don't stick when shaping the dough.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk the second egg in a bowl and brush onto each scone.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the scones are a nice golden brown. Let cool slightly but not too long, scones are meant to be eaten warm and fresh!
Notes
Our favorite combo is uncured sliced ham and New Zealand organic cheddar cheese from Trader Joes with scallions. But, here are a few others that we’ve tried: bacon and cheddar, ham with gruyere, chorizo with mexican cheese and jalapeño. Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried something new, I’d love to hear about it!
