These herb parmesan scones make for a perfect savory scone recipe. You will be amazed by this simple recipe that comes together in one bowl within 30 minutes!
“These are the best savory scones I ever had. Perfect texture, perfect balance between the cheese and the herbs, just perfect.” These are my husband’s words when he tried these scones. And believe me, he’s really picky when it comes to my recipes and even more when it’s about scones, as he always remembers the best scones he had in his life when he lived in London (this was way before I met him by the way). Anyway, I think his words say it all about these scones!
If you’ve never made scones before, this recipe will blow your mind. With super simple instructions and no baking skills whatsoever, this scone recipe comes together in no time and turns out perfect every single time. Without further ado, let me guide you through the recipe!
Ingredients for savory scones
- Flour + salt + baking powder. Use all-purpose flour, do not try with any other type of flour to ensure best results.
- Grated parmesan cheese. I use parmesan cheese in these scones, but you can replace with grated cheddar, Emmental, Gruyère, or even Asiago.
- Butter. In a scone recipe it is very important to use butter very cold and diced.
- Whipping cream. It is also called heavy liquid cream and I use a 33% fat whipping cream. Do not substitute with milk or buttermilk in this recipe.
- 1 egg. It is used as a binder of the ingredients, don’t skip it.
- Herbs. This recipe calls for chives, but you could also imagine other herbs, like rosemary for instance.
One bowl, 30 minutes preparation
Now that you have all your ingredients ready, let’s make the recipe together. The key to success is to be quick enough when assembling the ingredients so the scones do not warm up. This will also ensure they get the perfect flaky texture.
In a few words, here’s how to make these savory scones:
- Start with mixing all the ingredients together.
- Add VERY COLD cubed butter and press with your fingers until the mixture is pebbly with tiny chunks of butter.
- Pour in the egg and cream mixture, and use a fork to stir with the other ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Transfer to a clean surface and shape into a thick disk (again, do not overwork the dough), then slice into 8 parts.
- Brush with cream and freeze for 15 minutes before baking. And voilà!
Pro tip for a perfect flaky texture
Tip: have your butter ready, i.e. cold and cubed. If the butter warms up during the process, place it back in the fridge before using. You want to have it very cold.
Variations around herb parmesan scones
It’s easy to customize these savory scones! You can for instance play with the type of grated cheese you’re using, with the herbs, and also use add-ins of your choice.A few suggestions:
- Cheese. Replace parmesan cheese with grated cheddar, Emmental, Gruyère, or Asiago.
- Herbs. Use rosemary, thyme, dill, etxc.
- Add-ins. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeños or caramelized red onions.
What to serve with herb parmesan scones?
I usually recommend to serve these herb parmesan scones as a side dish along with this roasted red pepper tomato soup, a gazpacho in summer, or any soup recipe really. You can also enjoy them as an appetizer, a savory breakfast or snack whenever you have a little craving during the day. Trust me, there’s never a bad time to enjoy savory scone!
More savory treats you’ll love:
- Caprese Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
- Tarte Soleil Appetizer
- Rosemary Sweet Potato Bread Wreath with Baked Camembert
- Caprese Pizza Star Ring
What about sweet scones?
If you’ve loved these parmesan scones, chances are that you will love these sweet scones too. Not too dry, not too moist, with just the right balance of sweetness. They’re always a crowd-pleaser for breakfast or any time of the day really.
- Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Scones
- Vegan Orange Cranberry Scones
Herb Parmesan Scones
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- Author: Delphine Fortin
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Savory
- Diet: Vegetarian
These herb parmesan scones make for a perfect savory scone recipe. You will be amazed by this simple recipe that comes together in one bowl within 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- ⅓ cup (30g) Parmesan cheese, grated + extra for topping
- 1 stick (115g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- ½ cup (120ml) whipping cream, cold
- 1 large egg, lightly whisked
- 3 Tablespoons chives, chopped
- Milk or heavy cream, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, grated parmesan, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Add the pieces of cold butter to the dry ingredients and lightly toss until all of the pieces are coated. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is pebbly with still little chunks of butter, about pea size. Don’t overmix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with the whipping cream. Pour the cream mixture over the dry ingredients and use a fork to gently stir together. Don’t over stir, the mixture will be wet and sticky. Stir in the chives. Still in the bowl, knead the dough a few times until the dough comes together.
- Place the scone dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently pat and shape the dough into a ¾-1-inch thick circle. Use a sharp knife to cut the scones into 8 even triangles.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet, brush with milk or heavy cream, sprinkle lightly with additional grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze for 15 minutes (important step).
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops and edges are golden brown and the scones are set but still slightly soft in the center. Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
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