Savory Oat Scones With Cheese And Herbs

These savory oat scones are a delightful blend of whole oats, cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for breakfast or a snack. They are easy to prepare and offer a wholesome alternative to traditional scones.
This recipe is breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include baking powder, fresh chives, salt, whole oats.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 0.25 cups fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole oats (ground into flour)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 0.5 cups butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.75 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut it into wedges or use a biscuit cutter to shape the scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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