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Cheddar and Chive Sourdough Scones

Easy to make sourdough scones using your sourdough discard. Make these amazing savory scones perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a side to soup.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword scones, sourdough scones
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Fermentation time 1 day
Servings 12 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold/frozen I like to grate the butter into the flour. It is the easiest way to incorporate it.
  • 6 oz grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter/discard
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives
  • 3/4-1 cup cold milk or heavy cream may vary depending on your flour etc

Topping

  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese

Garlic Herb Butter Topping

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir. Grate your butter and add it to the dry ingredients.
  • Work the butter into the flour until they are pea sized. If you grate the butter it is much easier to do and takes little time.
  • Stir in the chives and grated cheese into the flour mixture.
  • Add the sourdough discard and half of the milk. Use a fork to fold it all together. Continue to add a small amount of milk until it is a shaggy dough. You want it to hold together when you press it together.
  • Take the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangle. Push it together so that all the dough stays together. You can use a bench scraper for this to make it more manageable.
  • Fold the top third of the dough over to the center and the bottom third of the dough over the top of that and reshape it. Like you are folding a piece of paper.
  • Shape the dough into another rectangle and repeat the folding process one more time.
  • Shape it again into a rectangle and then cut the dough. with a knife into squares or triangles. Whatever shape you prefer your scones to be.
  • Place them on a baking sheet (you can line. it with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet and put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can also put them in the freezer to make them cool off faster.
  • Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the scones from the fridge and brush them with milk and some grated cheese.
  • PLace in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes
  • Once they are baked golden brown, bring them out of the oven and brush them with the garlic butter sauce.
  • Let them cool for about 10 minutes and then enjoy!
  • You can store these in an airtight container for 2-3 days. They are best served warm