This simple and fluffy Caramelized Onion Scone is the perfect afternoon treat! The caramelized onions give it a touch of sweetness to the savoury scone!
Cuisine : Baking Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 45 mins Serves : 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 100g Olive oil
- 4 no. White onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Salt & pepper to season
- For the Scones
- 310g All purpose flour
- 8g Baking powder
- 2g Baking soda
- 4g Salt
- 60g Grated cheddar cheese
- 110g Unsalted butter (cold)
- 190g Liquid cream
- ½ cup Caramelised onions
- ¼ cup Scallions
- Black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
For the Caramelized Onions
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In hot pan, heat up the olive oil and 3 cloves of garlic.
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Add the onions and sauté until it caramelized and turn golden brown.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Set aside to cool and use as required.
For the Scones
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Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
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In a food processor with steel blade, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cheese and process on low to incorporate.
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Scatter the cold butter over the mixture and pulse for a few times until mixture turns crumbly.
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Pour mixture into a large bowl and add the scallion and caramelized onions.
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Add the cream and mix with a fork to resemble a rough dough. DO NOT OVERMIX!
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Sprinkle black pepper to taste.
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Roll the dough gently to about 2.5 cm in height.
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Cut using a stainless steel cutter.
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Brush the top of scones with beaten eggs and sprinkle some sea salt flakes.
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Bake the scones for approximately 15-20 minutes till golden brown.
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Serve warm.