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Savory Scones with Pecorino, Green Onion and Garlic Butter
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Savory Scones with Pecorino, Green Onion and Garlic Butter

45 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains270 g
  • sugarPantry25 g
  • baking powderPantry10 g
  • baking sodaPantry3 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • salted butter (cold, frozen then grated)Dairy113 g
  • buttermilk (cold)Dairy240 ml
  • pecorino (grated)Dairy60 g
  • green onion (sliced, sad parts removed)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (grated, divided)Produce4 pieces
  • parsley (chopped, divided)Produce15 g
  • dill (chopped)Produce5 g
  • egg (beaten, for egg wash)Dairy1 piece
  • butter (for the garlic butter topping)Dairy60 g

per serving

Nutrition

258kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
13 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Pastry brush
  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen scale

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and prep the add-ins

    • Preheat the oven to 220 °C (425 °F).
    • Grate the garlic, chop the parsley and dill, and slice the green onions, discarding any sad parts.
    Step 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Grate in the cold butter

    • Dunk the cold butter in the flour and grate it into the dry mixture.
    • Toss with a fork until the butter is coated and evenly distributed.
    Step 3
  4. Add the add-ins and buttermilk

    • Stir in the pecorino, green onion, half the garlic and half the parsley.
    • Pour in the buttermilk and mix with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
    Step 4
  5. Shape and cut the scones

    • Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead a couple of times, folding it over itself in layers.
    • Pat into a rectangle and cut into squares.
    • Place on a baking tray.
    Step 5
  6. Egg wash and bake

    • Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
    • Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
    Step 6
  7. Make the garlic butter

    • Melt the butter in a pan with the remaining garlic and a little salt.
    • Add the remaining parsley at the very end, then let the butter cool slightly.
    Step 7
  8. Brush and serve

    • Brush the hot scones generously with the garlic butter.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 8