Savory Feta Walnut Scone Recipe
Melt in your mouth savory feta walnut scones. These have a crispy, crumbly and salty combination of flavors.
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Servings: 24 scones
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 4 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 4 oz butter cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream + 2 Tbsp. for brushing
- 5 oz feta crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts candied*
- 2 tsp curly parsley dried
- ¼ tsp Nigella seeds for sprinkling
*To make the candied walnuts:
Coarsely chop walnuts
Place in a small non-stick skillet with ½ Tbsp. of sugar and ⅛ tsp. cayenne.
Move walnuts around with a wooden spoon until completely coated with the sugar and cayenne and until the sugar begins to caramelize. Remove from heat and allow to cool until ready to use.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a food processor place flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Pulse a few times to combine all the ingredients.
- Add in the butter and continue to pulse until the mixture forms resembles a coarse meal.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Add the feta cheese, candied walnuts, and parsley.
- Slowly add in the heavy cream while mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead the dough until in comes together. The dough will be moist, but able to be rolled.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out dough into the shape of a rectangle that is about 12" x 6" by ¾".
- Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. You will now have 2 rectangles that are 12" x 3".
- Cut each rectangle into 6 pieces. Cut each rectangle across in order to make two triangles.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place rectangles on top. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Brush with cream and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Serve with jam.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 136mg | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.9mg