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Savory Herb Scones with Garden Jam

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 g
  • 1 tbsp baking powder 15 g
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar 10 g
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed 115 g
  • 2 tsp fresh herbs, finely chopped rosemary, thyme, chives, or parsley
  • ¾ cup milk or cream 180 mL
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Garden jam, Spiced Cranberry-Orange Chutney , or honey butter

Instructions
 

Mix the Dough

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in herbs. Add milk gradually, mixing just until dough comes together.

Shape & Bake

  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 2–3 times.
  • Pat into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick round and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer to baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake 18–20 minutes , until golden and crisp on top.