Description
These flaky Savory Pumpkin Scones are buttery and cheesy, offering a perfect balance of flavors that pair wonderfully with soups or serve as a distinctive appetizer for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sage or thyme
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup buttermilk
Add-ins
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) ensuring it’s hot and ready for baking the scones to a beautiful golden brown.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sage or thyme until evenly combined.
- Cut in butter: Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized butter bits.
- Add wet ingredients and cheese: Stir in the pumpkin purée, buttermilk, and shredded sharp cheddar gently until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Shape dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a roughly 1-inch thick disc.
- Cut scones: Slice the disc into 8 equal wedges to create classic scone shapes.
- Bake scones: Place the wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve the scones warm with butter or paired with your favorite soup for a comforting meal.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough for a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer / Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
