Savory Scones with Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes

There is something so comforting about delicious warm savory scones with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. You might think scones are only sweet but try these savory cheese scones and it will be your next favorite flavor!

Recipe Ingredients

The ingredients for these savory scones with cheese and sundried tomatoes are easy to adjust. Make sure to double-check the exact ingredients in the recipe card below.

• self-rising flour – this forms the base of the scones
• cheese – you can use whatever shredded cheese you prefer. I like a sharp cheddar cheese for this, but it would probably also be delicious with goat cheese or something similar. I haven’t tried that yet
• sun-dried tomatoes – I prefer the oil packed tomatoes as they are softer and easier to incorporate into these scones
• basil – I used fresh basil but you could also use dried basil. Keep in mind that the flavor will vary. Other herbs you could use are oregano, parsley and even thyme or rosemary (finely chopped)
• pine nuts – the pine nuts provide the necessary crunch
• milk – make sure to have a little bit extra for brushing the top of the scones

How To Make Savory Scones with Cheese

As with most scones recipes, this one is also pretty easy to make. First start by taking a large bowl and add self-rising flour together with salt and pepper. Add the butter into the flour and rub it with your finger tips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the cheese, tomatoes, basil and the pine nuts to the flour mixture. Pour the milk in and mix it until you have a shaggy dough. Knead it gently with your hands until it comes together into a firm dough ball.

Form the scones

Flatten the dough into a round of around 3 cm or a little over an inch thick. This is best done on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 8 wedges with a knife or a pastry cutter or – if you prefer – you can also use a round biscuit cutter to make round scones.

Place the scones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush the tops lightly with a bit of milk.

Bake in the preheated oven at 425˚F/220˚C (conventional oven) until they are golden brown.

Serve them warm with a bit of butter or with some cream cheese.

Storing Savory Scones with Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

These scones are really best served warm and straight from the oven. But you can store them outside of the fridge for a maximum of 1 day. Keep them in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven to crisp them back up.

Can you freeze savory scones?

Yes you can absolutely freeze these scones. Let them cool down completely before freezing and place them in a freezer safe container or freezer bags. Let them defrost slowly and reheat in either a toaster or in the oven.

More Scones Recipes

Of course I’ve made lots of scone recipes and here are a few favorites, both sweet and savory!

• Bacon cheddar scones
• Cheesy scones
• Chocolate chip scones
• Classic English scones