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Parmesan Scones

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Cheese, please! Parmesan Scones are a delicious savory alternative to the usual sweetness of scones. Just as easy to make, these will soon become a favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup butter , cut into cubes and softened
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In food processor fitted with steel blade, combine flour, baking powder, salt and Parmesan, and pulse 3 times or until blended.
3
Add cubed butter to dry mixture.
4
Run processor for 45 seconds, until butter is blended with dry ingredients (you can also stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl, then cut butter into dry mixture with 2 knives used scissor-fashion).
5
Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
6
Combine egg and milk in a small bowl, and pour into the flour mixture all at once.
7
Mix gently with a fork until dough sticks together; it will be rather wet.
8
Turn dough onto floured board and, with floured hands, knead gently 3 times, until dough holds together.
9
Dough will still be moist, pat out to a circle that is half an inch thick.
10
Cut into scones on an ungreased baking sheet, brush the tops with 2 T melted butter and sprinkle each with a pinch or two of Parmesan. (Reroll any leftover dough).
11
Bake 11-13 minutes, until golden brown.
12
Serve warm with butter.

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