Everything Scones with Cream Cheese

Switch up your breakfast with these Everything Scones with cream cheese. They’re versatile enough to eat on their own, use as the base of a fried egg sandwich, or enjoy with a smear of jam. It’s a simple yet tasty twist to your morning routine.

pro tips

• read the recipe: always read the recipe in its entirety before starting
• mise en place: weigh and prep all ingredients before starting
• don’t overmix! once you add the heavy cream, be sure only to mix until the dough is moistened
• fold the dough: give the dough a tri-fold (fold the top third of the dough down over the middle then fold the bottom over the top fold) to ensure scones are filled with layers

equipment

• stand mixer
• rolling pin
• cutter

ingredient notes

• everything seasoning mix: you can buy the seasoning already mixed or make your own if you have all the ingredients.
• cream cheese: freeze the cream cheese so it doesn’t melt into the dough. the pockets of cream cheese give a great burst of flavor in every bite.
• cold ingredients: for best results, make sure the butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream are cold.

recipe instructions

step one: preheat oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

step two: whisk together the dry ingredients.

step three: cut in the butter pieces into the dry ingredients just until the dough looks coarse meal. If you are using a stand mixer, mix with the paddle attachment on speed 1. If you are using your hands, you can pinch the butter in between your fingers until flat. Or you can use a pastry cutter or fork.

step four: add the frozen cream cheese cubes and stir just until mixed in.

step five: pour in the heavy cream and mix until the dough is moistened, be sure not to overmix.

step six: dump the dough out onto the counter and press it into a uniform dough. Roll out to a small square then fold the top third down over the middle then fold the bottom third up over the top. Roll out the dough to 1/2″ thickness.

step seven: using a cutter of your choice, cut scones out of the dough being careful not to twist the cutter. Twisting the cutter seals the layers and prevents them from rising separately.

step eight: lay scones onto the prepared sheet pan, leaving a little space between each scone. They will rise up not out so it’s ok to place them near each other. Bake for 14-16 minutes or unto golden brown. Allow to cool completely before storing.

Everything Scones with cream cheese

savory scones with lots of flavor

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Equipment

• 1 Stand mixer optional

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp everything seasoning extra for topping
• 6 Tbsp butter cold
• 8 oz cream cheese frozen
• 1 cup heavy cream cold plus extra for tops

Instructions

 

• Add all dry ingredients to the bowl and mix.
• Cut in the cold butter until the flour looks coarse.
• Mix in the frozen cream cheese.
• Pour in the cold heavy cream and mix until flour is moistened.
• Dump the dough out onto the counter and press the dough into a cohesive mixture.
• Roll the dough out into a rectangular shape then fold the top third of the dough down over the middle. Fold the bottom third of the dough up over the top portion of the dough and roll out into a square or circle, depending on the shape you want.
• Cut the scones out and place them onto a prepared sheet pan.
• Bake at 450° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Allow to cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

Keyword cream cheese, everything, savory, scones

storage tips

store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.

store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1 month.

to reheat: warm these everything scones in the oven; 350°F for 5 minutes.

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