Savory Ricotta Scones
This recipe
for savory ricotta scones is a pleasure for the crowd! A fresh and tender scone
loaded with fresh green onion, parsley, rosemary and thyme. Fast, easy and so
tasty.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¾ tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley,, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary,, minced
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup green onions or scallions,, chopped
- sea salt
- smoked paprika
- 1 egg,, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
- black pepper
Instructions
First, Preheat
the oven to 425 degrees.
Then, Whisk
together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Grate the
butter in the flour mixture and mix with the fork until the consistency of a
coarse meal.
Stir in
green onions and fresh herbs. Add the ricotta cheese, then the milk and stir
until everything is well mixed.
Turn the
dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead 2 to 3 times, then pat dough in a
9-inch rectangle. Dip a knife into the flour and cut the dough into 12 equal
pieces.
Transfer the
scones to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Brush abundantly with the egg
wash. Sprinkle top with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and smoked
paprika.
Bake for
15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
Happy
Cooking Time.
