Quite possibly one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Imagine if you will, plunging your spoon through a crispy layer of caramelized sugar to expose a silky layer of frozen creme brulee ice cream beneath. Oh yea baby, this recipe is worth every single calorie-laden bite. Break out the kitchen torch! Your family and friends are going to flip over this one.

Recipe

Savory Ricotta and Scallion Scones

by Stephanie | Girl Versus Dough on February 13, 2013 in Biscuits and Scones, Breads

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Recipe Description

Savory biscuit-scones made with ricotta cheese and green onions.

Preparation Instructions

Heat oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in scallions and ricotta cheese. Add milk and stir until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently into a ball. Carefully pat down ball into a 1-inch-tall rectangle; divide into 8 equal pieces. Carefully transfer scones to an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper and smoked paprika.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until scones are golden brown and puffy. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before serving.

Inspired by Joy the Baker and Smitten Kitchen.

Ingredients

2 cups Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
¾ Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoons Salt
5 Tablespoons Chilled Unsalted Butter, Cut Into 1/4-inch Cubes
½ cups Chopped Scallions
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
⅔ cups Milk
1 Egg, Beaten With 1 Teaspoon Water For Egg Wash
Sea Salt, Black Pepper And Smoked Paprika For Topping

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Reviews

thekitchenpixie on 2.25.2013

A very good base recipe. I cut the ingredients in half, and added grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sprinkled cheddar over top before baking. The consistency came out perfectly.

3catcrazy on 3.2.2013

Just ate two scones fresh out of the oven. Made directed and they had a wonderfully light savory taste.

Kim on 3.14.2013

Really yummy! Great alternative to boring biscuits. Simple and quick.

Krystal cooks. on 4.3.2013

I was really happy with how these turned out. Beautiful presentation, easy to make and yummy. I think they could have used a teeny bit more pizazz, next time I think I’ll add a little more paprika or even some cayenne pepper. Full review here: http://krystalcooks.com/2013/03/28/test-drive-savory-ricotta-and-scallion-scones/

Sweet Melissa on 4.3.2013

I made these a few days ago. They are so delicious! I will make them quite often. Great flavor!

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