These savory scones are the perfect option for an easy breakfast. Studded with halloumi cheese bites and aromatic mint and basil leaves, they are richly flavored, fluffy and have a tender crumb. Serve them right out from the oven and enjoy a treat that tastes like a warm hug!
Savory Halloumi Scones
Yield: 8 medium scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
- 1 cup halloumi cheese cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint and basil leaves
- 1 egg beaten
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer with the hook attachment on, mix the flour with the baking powder (if you don’t have a mixer, you can knead with your hands).
- Add the butter and mix or knead until you get a coarse meal mixture. Mix in the halloumi and the herbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg with the buttermilk and add to the flour mixture.
- Knead until you get a workable dough.
- Take 8 equal pieces from the dough and shape them into free-form scones.
- Place on the prepared sheet and bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite jam, wrap the leftovers in foil and heat them up in the oven when ready to have them again.
