Spring Delight: Savory Wild Chive Scones
Spring Delight: Savory Wild Chive Scones
An Unique Spring Recipe: Delicious Scones Made with Wild Chives
Building on the idea of green onion scones, I’ve created a unique scone infused with the fresh, pungent flavor of wild chives, a beloved spring vegetable! This recipe is made without a food processor, using a scraper for convenience. If you have a food processor, the dough-making process will be even easier! Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional scones.
Wild Chive Scones- 150g Cake flour
- 4g Baking powder
- 35g Granulated sugar
- 2g Salt
- 35g Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 80g Milk
- 50g Fresh wild chives, washed and finely chopped
Sweet Syrup Glaze- 30g Milk
- 60g Granulated sugar
- 30g Milk
- 60g Granulated sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the wild chives, pat them dry, and then finely chop them. Chopping them into small, consistent pieces will help distribute their unique flavor evenly throughout the scones.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk them together until well incorporated, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 3
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry scraper, bench scraper, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, about the size of small peas. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
Step 4
Continue to break down the butter until it’s roughly the size of rice grains to small peas. Keeping the butter cold is crucial for creating flaky scones. This step is key to achieving a tender and crisp texture.
Step 5
Create a well in the center of the flour and butter mixture. Pour in the 80g of milk. You can mix this in the bowl or transfer it to a clean work surface. If any butter pieces are still too large, use the scraper to break them down further.
Step 6
Gently mix the ingredients with a spatula or scraper until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as you no longer see dry flour. Overmixing can lead to tough scones, so handle the dough minimally.
Step 7
Add the finely chopped wild chives to the dough and gently mix them in until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Step 8
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a zip-top bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and helps the scones bake up crispier.
Step 9
Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and shape it into your desired form. You can cut it into 4-6 wedges, use cookie cutters, or press it into a scone mold.
Step 10
To make the glaze, combine the 30g of milk and 60g of sugar in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Brush this glaze evenly over the tops of the scones. For an extra touch, flip the scones and brush the glaze on the bottom as well for a wonderfully sweet and shiny finish.
Step 11
Place the glazed scones on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven. Typically, bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Adjust the time and temperature based on your oven’s performance.
Step 12
Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out clean. Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before enjoying them warm. Savor the delightful combination of savory wild chives and the comforting crumb of a scone!
