Savory Scones Recipe (2024)

Published: Jun 4, 2014 · Modified: Aug 31, 2020 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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Savory Scones with Scallion and Cheese are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or paired with something hearty like soup or stew for dinner.

I’ve become somewhat of a scone connoisseur in the past couple years from making them so much.

There’s just something about scones that appeals to me!

They require minimal effort to make, plus they’re fun to play with custom flavors.

And having a great scone recipe at your disposal is quite handy. They’re perfect for when you have people coming over for breakfast or brunch and you want to get a head start on making the meal.

Scone dough can be made the night before and kept in the fridge overnight, so the only thing you have to do in the morning is bake them. Or if you have friends come by for an unexpected afternoon visit, scones are a lovely thing to quickly whip up on a whim.

This isn’t the first time I’ve made savory scones. My Savory Cheddar-Dill Scones were a huge hit. And sweet scones always go over well too, like my and my Cherry-Vanilla Sour Cream Scones with Vanilla Cream Spread.

Even though these scones are savory, they are amazing topped with something sweet like a drizzle of honey or a spoonful of jam. Strawberry jam and grape jelly might sound strange, but they were both fabulous toppers. Additionally, I think red pepper jelly would be great with its spicy-sweet flavor.

Even so, my favorite way to eat these scones is with butter while they’re warm along with a coffee on the side.

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Difference Between Biscuits and Scones

Although they’re quite similar, there are slight differences between biscuits and scones. Generally, biscuits have a lighter, more flaky texture while scones have a somewhat drier, more crumbly texture.

Additionally, scones are typically served with clotted cream and jam while biscuits are frequently served in a savory capacity, such as with stew.

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Savory Scones with Scallion and Cheese

By: Faith Gorsky

Savory Scones with Scallion and Cheese are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or paired with something hearty like soup or stew for dinner.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine British

Servings 9 scones

Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup cottage cheese
▢ 4 tablespoons milk plus more for brushing on top
▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
▢ ¾ teaspoon salt
▢ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and diced
▢ 3 scallions green and white parts, thinly sliced (about ½ cup sliced)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
Puree the cottage cheese and milk together until smooth in a blender or food processor; set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Cut in the butter with a fork or using two butter knives until it looks like coarse meal. Add the scallion and stir in the cottage cheese/milk puree. (The dough should come together, but not be too wet; if the dough is still too crumbly, you can add milk a little at a time until it comes together.)
Shape the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disk; wrap it in plastic wrap and chill 10 minutes in the freezer.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or press the dough out to a circle about 7 to 8 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick. Use a floured 2 ½ inch round cookie cutter to stamp out the scones, then gather up the dough scraps and repeat as necessary (you should get about 8 to 10 scones).
Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, lightly brush the tops with a little milk, and bake until puffed and light golden brown on top and bottom, about 14 to 16 minutes.

Faith's Tips

Scone dough can be made the night before and kept in the fridge overnight, so the only thing you have to do in the morning is bake them.
Serving Suggestion: My favorite way to eat these scones is with butter while they’re warm along with a coffee on the side.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Savory Scones with Scallion and Cheese

Amount Per Serving (1 scone)

Calories 223Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 25mg8%

Sodium 285mg12%

Potassium 216mg6%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 317IU6%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 95mg10%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Helle Oldham says
January 29, 2023 at 5:49 pm

These were beautiful! I used self raising flour, added some grated cheese and used a chive & garlic cottage cheese. They came out so soft and fluffy, even after I was afraid I had overmixed. I did add another 2 tablespoons on milk to make it come together better. Thank you for this recipe, I will continue to make these
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Martha Hacker says
August 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

So easy to bake and delicious, my new fav!
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Alice says
June 06, 2021 at 6:22 am

I must have made these at least a dozen times by now. The recipe is PERFECT as is. They're delicious. Using cottage cheese instead of cream and milk; brilliant. One thing I've done the last couple times though is switch 3/4 cup chickpea flour with 3/4 cup of the AP flour. There is no change in texture or flavour, but it boosts the protein by 2g per scone. As someone who is extremely active for work and leisure, protein packing even my carbs is important. This is definitely one of my favourite recipes.
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Deeksha says
September 27, 2020 at 2:18 am

This looks so tasty. Thank you so much for the recipe.
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LINA says
May 14, 2020 at 9:07 pm
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I made this for my picky 2 years old son and it turns out lovely and he approves the taste. Thank you very much for the recipe! Love from Malaysia ❤️❤️❤️
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Polly says
December 19, 2018 at 5:26 pm

Faith, thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I'm blown away!
I was looking for a recipe to use up cottage cheese and spring onions before the holidays, and this has definitely exceeded my expectations. A keeper for sure.
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- Faith says
  December 20, 2018 at 7:54 am
  
  Polly, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe. :)
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Preeti says
February 15, 2018 at 5:27 pm

Do you have a substitute for flour that will be acceptable for a low carb/keto diet?
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- Faith says
  February 16, 2018 at 7:20 am
  
  Preeti, I haven't tested this recipe using low-carb alternatives, but I did develop a similar low-carb biscuit recipe if you want to take a look: https://www.anediblemosaic.com/low-carb-cheddar-bay-biscuits-red-lobster-copycat/. Hope you enjoy if you give it a try!
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Ellen says
January 30, 2018 at 11:43 am

I was looking for a way to use up some cottage cheese, now I m gonna buy cottage just to make these! They are SOOOOO good!
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Karen says
February 07, 2016 at 2:01 pm

I made these today and they are so delicious!!! Great way to use up cottage cheese. Thank you!!!
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A says
January 20, 2016 at 5:29 pm

I just made these...with some added cheddar cheese and they are sooo yummy & fluffy!! I was worried I might have over-mixed the scones (I don't normally have much luck with the fluffy part) but it seems to be a very forgiving recipe as they turned out great. Also think that this could easily be used as a sweet scone recipe if you leave out the scallions.
Thank you!
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Betsy says
June 07, 2014 at 12:46 pm

I love scones, and these look awesome! As usual, Faith, serious kudos!
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Cassidy Stockton says
June 05, 2014 at 10:56 am

Yum! I can't wait to try these, Faith. They look awesome!
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dina says
June 05, 2014 at 10:07 am

they look like a delicious accompaniment to dinner!
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Reiko says
June 04, 2014 at 10:02 pm

Hi! Your scones look absolutely delicious!! I love my scones right out of the oven with lots of butter, too! I might have to plan a Sunday scone brunch inviting my girl friends soon.
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Maureen | org*smic Chef says
June 04, 2014 at 9:26 pm

The ingredients list says these are delicious and my eyes say they're beautiful. I want some!
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Lisa @ Simple Pairings says
June 04, 2014 at 8:01 pm

Love this recipe! I find savory scones/biscuits to be so delicious, especially herbs/onions and cheese combinations. This looks fabulous!
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Happy Valley Chow says
June 04, 2014 at 7:49 pm

Great job! I love savory scones like this, definitely can't wait to try :)
Happy Blogging!
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Christina @ but i'm hungry says
June 04, 2014 at 2:13 pm

These look so yummy... I bet these would be amazing as the base for a breakfast sandwich with either a runny egg or some sausage. Ok, I'm drooling. ;)
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Eileen says
June 04, 2014 at 12:20 pm

Yes, please! These scones sound delicious -- and I bet they'd be the perfect base for some little tea sandwiches. Cucumber anyone? :)
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
June 04, 2014 at 10:47 am

Beautiful scones, love the savory twist!
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Rosa says
June 04, 2014 at 6:57 am

Lovely scones! Perfect and tempting.
Cheers,
Rosa
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
June 04, 2014 at 5:16 am

These truly look perfect. Love the flavour combo!
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Erica says
June 04, 2014 at 3:38 am

I love scones! There look perfect! The cottage cheese is unexpected. A great recipe
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Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
June 04, 2014 at 3:28 am

These must have tasted scrumptious.
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What to avoid when making scones? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Scones

Using anything but cold ingredients. The secret to the flakiest scones is to start with cold ingredients — cold butter, cold eggs, and cold cream. ...
Only using all-purpose flour. ...
Overmixing the dough. ...
Not chilling the dough before baking. ...
Baking them ahead of time.

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What is the secret to scones rising? ›

Once you've cut out your scone shapes, flip them over and place upside down on the baking tray. This will help them rise evenly and counteract any 'squashing' that happened when you cut out the dough. Perfect scones should rise to about 2 inches high.

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What goes with savory scones? ›

Serve your scones with a chunk of local cheese, some ploughman's pickle, and some grapes. It's a simple plate of food but it's utterly delicious and can lend itself to practically any occasion. Cheese and apple are such a good match!

Which flour is best for scones? ›

Use all-purpose flour for a higher rising scone that holds its shape nicely, both in and out of the oven. To make more delicate, lower-rising, cake-like scones, substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour. Reduce the liquid in the recipe by 1 to 2 tablespoons, using just enough to bring the dough together.

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Is it better to make scones with butter or oil? ›

For example, if you substitute oil for butter or margarine, you can significantly reduce the amount of saturated fat in your baked goods. This streamlined recipe for Light Scones uses just 3 tablespoons of canola oil, which contains a fraction of the saturated fat found in butter or margarine.

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Should you chill scone dough before baking? ›

Not chilling the dough before baking: to really ace your scones, it helps to chill your dough again before it's baked. Using cold ingredients does help, but your hands will warm up the dough when you're working with it and the extra step of chilling will help you get the best result.

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Is buttermilk or cream better for scones? ›

Heavy Cream or Buttermilk: For the best tasting pastries, stick with a thick liquid such as heavy cream or buttermilk. I usually use heavy cream, but if you want a slightly tangy flavor, use buttermilk.

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How long should you rest scones before baking? ›

Refrigerate your dough overnight for more symmetrical and attractive pastries.

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How thick should scone dough be? ›

It is far better that the scone mixture is on the wet side, sticking to your fingers, as the scones will rise better. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it out with your hand, or use a rolling pin, to a thickness of 1-2 cm (1/2 – ¾ inch).

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Why do my scones go flat and not rise? ›

Don't let the dough sit for too long.

The longer you get the dough sit before baking it, the less your scones will rise. Try to bake the dough as soon as you finishing kneading and rolling it out. Letting the mixture sit too long will cause the gas bubbles from the leavening agent to disappear.

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How high should scone dough be? ›

The thickness of your scone dough is all important. Shape a small rectangle at least 2.5 cm thick with your hands. No need to use a rolling pin. Don't press it down hard!

What do British people eat with their scones? ›

The traditional English scones served with our High teas are round, not triangular, and they're served with jam and clotted cream.

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What jam is traditional with scones? ›

Cream tea is scones with clotted cream and (strawberry) jam and a lovely cup of tea. Traditionally, afternoon tea is a bit richer. On top of tea and scones, an afternoon tea also offers sandwiches and yummy cakes.

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What do Scottish people eat with scones? ›

Although the English eat scones mainly at teatime, the Scots eat them at almost any time: with midmorning coffee, with soup and salad at lunch, at afternoon tea or high tea, and even with a glass of wine at the co*cktail hour.

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Some common reasons for dense scones are not using enough baking powder, overworking the dough and not baking with the oven at the correct temperature.

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Savory Scones Recipe (2024)

Difference Between Biscuits and Scones

More Savory Scone Ideas:

Savory Scones with Scallion and Cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

Faith's Tips

Nutrition

More Biscuits and Scones

Reader Interactions

Comments

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FAQs

What to avoid when making scones? ›

How high should scone dough be? ›