These Savory Scone recipes offer a delightful twist on a traditionally sweet treat. They tantalize your taste buds with savory flavors like herbs, cheeses, and delicious add-ins.
The dough, buttery and flaky like traditional scones, provides the perfect canvas for savory ingredients to shine. Whether they are paired with soups, and salads, or enjoyed on their own as a savory snack with a cup of Earl Grey tea, these scones are a versatile indulgence, embodying the comforting warmth of freshly baked goodness with a savory twist.
Here are a few ideas for savory scones baked to golden perfection, their aroma filling the kitchen with promises of savory goodness. Whether served plain or with a dollop of herb-infused butter, savory scones elevate any occasion with rich flavors and comforting appeal.
Item Needed for Savory Scones
- Scone Pan These pans are great for getting the same size scones. They come in small or large.
Pastry Blender or Pastry Cutter Pastry blenders help incorporate the butter into the dough and leaving just enough butter bits to get a delicious texture into your scone.
Silpat Mat These mats are perfect for baking to get a light bottom on your scone. They are also an easy wash and put away for next time. They can be used for making cookies also.
Pizza Cutter Pizza Cutters are useful if you don’t use a scone pan and form a disk with your dough. They can cut into 4-8 slices quickly. - Parchment Paper An alternative to Silpat Mats. Disposable parchment paper for getting beautiful light bottoms to your scones.
How to Serve Scones
Scones are such a lovely treat to enjoy with Afternoon Tea. They’re also a delicious snack or breakfast on the go. Here are some delightful ways to enjoy scones.
- Scones with your favorite hot or iced tea or coffee are always a delicious pairing.
- Jam, clotted cream, fresh berries, and citrus curds are all great toppings for scones.
- Serve scones alongside different flavors of more scones and some cucumber tea sandwiches for brunch or breakfast for guests.
More Tips for Scones
If you are nervous about making scones and want some easy tips for making them light and delicious then read how to make the best scones here. And don’t forget to try some of my other favorite scone flavors recipes.
