Goat Cheese Scones

Name: Goat Cheese Scones with Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting); 2 tbsp granulated sugar; ¾ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed); 1 cup goat cheese (crumbled ); ⅓ cup scallions (sliced); 2 large eggs (room temperature); ½ cup half-and-half; 2 tsp heavy cream (or whole milk, for brushing)

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These Goat Cheese Scones with scallions offer the perfect combination of tangy and savory. Savory scones with goat cheese pair great alongside a bowl of hot soup or your favorite meal!

What do you need to make these Goat Cheese Scones?

The Usual Scone Suspects: All-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and a small amount of sugar. A small amount of black pepper accompanies the dry ingredients as well.
Butter: Of course, there is butter in this scone recipe. You cannot have scones without butter. It is essential that your butter is cold and cubed prior to cutting into the dry ingredients. You can also grate frozen butter as well, but that is additional dishes and work in my eyes.
Cream: I only had half-and-half in my refrigerator, so that is what I used for this recipe. You can easily substitute this with heavy cream, which is what I usual prefer in scones.
Goat Cheese: Goat cheese is tangy and soft. It is quite easy to incorporate into the dough. This cheese is what is going to give these scones their savory flavor.
Scallions: You will want to chop your scallions small, for easier and better incorporation into the dough. The scallions add a much needed bite to the overall flavor profile of these scones.

How to make Goat Cheese Scones:

Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
Cut in the Butter: Cut the butter in with a pastry blender, or two forks, until crumbly.
Add Cheese & Scallions: Stir in the goat cheese and scallions until evenly distributed into dough.
Incorporate the Liquid Ingredients: Whisk together eggs and half and half. Add liquid ingredients to the dry until moistened and just incorporated. (Be careful not to over-mix.)
Gently Knead & Divide Dough: Separate the dough in half and place each half on a lightly floured surface. Mold each half of dough into a slightly flattened circle disk. With a knife or bench scraper, cut each circle into 6 triangular scones. Place scones on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet, allowing about 1/2″ between each.
Chill: Place the scones in the freezer for 30 minutes.
While scones are chilling and firming up, preheat oven to 425° F.
Bake: Brush the top of each scone with heavy cream or whole milk. Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you store homemade scones?

Store scones in an airtight container at room temperatre for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze Goat Cheese Scones?

Yes, you can freeze these scones. Place the scones in an even layer into a freezer safe zip-top bag or airtight container. If stacking, separate the layers with wax paper. Make sure to label what they are and the date they were made. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can you substitute another cheese for the goat cheese?

While this recipe is designed for goat cheese, you can certainly substitute the cheese with another. Shredded cheddar and crumbled feta would both be great substitutes. Either would be a lovely accompaniment to the scallions.