I love scones. It’s one of my favorite baked goods. I’m not quite sure why. They aren’t very sweet, and they are heavy on the flour creating a texture that can be a little dry. But something about them is absolutely addicting to me.

I especially love cream scones because they tend to be more tender and are easy to make. To date, I’ve only attempted sweet scones. However, a post by A Work in Progress gave me the idea to try making a savory scone and also solve the problem of how to use up all the fresh rosemary and cheddar cheese I had laying around my house.

Having never attempted a savory scone, I was afraid about adding too much rosemary and cheddar, so I was a little light on both ingredients. I really loved how these scones came out though and I loved the flavor of the cheese and rosemary. Next time I will have to add more of both to these scones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 from 4 votes

Cheddar and Rosemary Scones

Not all scones are sweet and these savory cheddar and rosemary scones, made with simple ingredients, are so tender and easy to make. I like to use my food processor to make the dough which doesn't take long at all. Just make sure your butter is very cold for the best results.
Servings: 6 scones
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into food processor. Add the cubes of butter and blend in food processor for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the cream, cheddar, and rosemary and blend again for about 10-20 seconds until the dough comes together.
  • To make drop scones, take a handful of dough and shape into round mound. You can also make a large circle and cut the dough into triangles to form triangle scones. Place the scones on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones turn golden brown.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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