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Spring Onion and Parmesan Whole Wheat Scones

Spring Onion and Parmesan Whole Wheat Scones

Savory scones using the humble but super-healthy green onion. Perfect for your picnic.

Savory Cheese Scones | @tspcurry

Do you use green onions on as a garnish?

Green onions are often sprinkled on dishes as a topper, a garnish — and as an afterthought. But in these tender, buttery scones, spring onions shine. They add the freshness of herbs, but are not too delicate to stand up to hearty whole-wheat flour.

Green onions are also super healthy.

Here’s hoping you get a chance to bake up a batch soon (they take only 20 minutes in the oven – so the oven won’t heat up your kitchen too long!)

Buttery and flaky and great for picnics: Spring Onion & Parmesan Whole Wheat Scones | @tspcurry
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Buttery and flaky and great for picnics: Spring Onion & Parmesan Whole Wheat Scones | @tspcurry

Spring Onion and Parmesan Whole Wheat Scones


  • Author: Serena Ball, MS, RD

Description

Greens onion are often sprinkled on dishes as a garnish. But in these tender, buttery scones, spring onions shine. They add the freshness of herbs, but are not too delicate to stand up to whole-wheat flour. You could use white whole-wheat flour, but the nutty taste of the darker flour makes these scones extra-hearty.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (6.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/3 cup chopped spring or green onions, green parts only (from about 2 spring onions)
  • 1/3 cup (0.6 ounces) shredded Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup reduced-fat (2 percent) milk

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Set aside.
  2. Mix together the flours, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, using a fork. Cut or rub in the butter into the flour mixture, with a pastry blender or your fingertips, until the mixture resembles coarse sand with a few pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Add the onions, cheese and thyme and toss gently.
  3. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl; add to the flour mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon just until mixed (do not overmix). The dough will be sticky.
  4. Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon whole-wheat flour. Using a serrated knife that’s been coated with cooking spray, divide the dough in half and shape into two 5-inch circles. Score each circle into 6 wedges with the knife.
  5. Bake until firm to the touch, 18 to 22 minutes. Cut each circle into 6 wedges using the scored lines and serve.

Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

Tuesday 14th of June 2016

Savory scones are the best!!! Great recipe.

Sues

Monday 13th of June 2016

I love green onions and especially how pretty they are. But I reallyyyy love the idea of putting them in scones for some added flavor!!

Serena Ball

Tuesday 14th of June 2016

Thanks Sues. Happy to hear you agree that green onions are totally under-rated! The go with everything!

Rachel @ Delicious Balance

Monday 13th of June 2016

I had such a craving for scones the other day. This savory version looks perfect! I would definitely take them on a picnic!

Serena Ball

Tuesday 14th of June 2016

I think I crave scones every day! I know that's what I choose whenever I go to a bakery. And already this summer, I've made coconut lemon and these and another recipe for raisin scones. Thanks Rachel!

Nutrition a la Natalie

Monday 13th of June 2016

I love scones, but I especially love savory scones. Awesome!!

Serena Ball

Monday 13th of June 2016

Soup for lunch + a savory scone and I'm a happy lady! Thanks Natalie!

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