Description
Delightful golden, flaky scones infused with figs and goat cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup dried figs or fresh figs (chopped)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2/3 cup half and half (plus extra for brushing)
- Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good whisk.
- Cut in the butter: Toss the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture and work it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add figs and cheese: Gently fold in the chopped figs and crumbled goat cheese.
- Combine with liquids: Make a well in the center and pour in the half and half, stirring gently.
- Shape the dough: Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush and bake: Brush the tops with half and half and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the scones cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
These scones are best served warm with extra goat cheese or honey. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, breakfast, brunch, fig, goat cheese, baked goods