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Easy Savory Herb & Cheese Scones Recipe

These savory herb and cheese scones are flaky, buttery, and packed with fresh herbs and bold cheese flavor. Ready in under 40 minutes, they make the perfect comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or alongside soups and salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Gruyère cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in grated cheeses and chopped herbs until evenly distributed.
  5. Make a well in the center and pour in cold buttermilk, mixing gently until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
  7. Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest texture. Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can make the scones dense instead of tender.