Candied Ginger Rosemary Sweet and Sour Scones
Comments: Out of buttermilk ? Pour 1 tablespoon [15 mL] lemon juice or white vinegar into a measuring cup.
Pour in enough milk to get 1 cup [250 mL].
Leave to rest for 5 minutes; stir before using.
Aromatic, rosemary enhances the subtil sweet taste of honey.
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Baking time : 35 minutes
Servings: 9 scones
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 cups [280 g] all-purpose flour, plus to dust
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] finely chopped candied ginger
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] freshly finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] cold salted butter, cut into fine dices
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] pure natural liquid honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] baking soda
  • Preheat oven to 400°F [200°C].
  • Into a large bowl, mix together flour, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped candied ginger, baking powder, freshly chopped rosemary and salt.
  • Working quickly with the tip of your fingers, evenly mix in cold salted butter dices.
  • Into a clean large bowl, mix together buttermilk, honey and baking soda.
  • Evenly pour all over dry ingredients; just mix.
  • Transfer dough onto a flour working surface.
  • Knead dough until it just holds together, no more.
  • Press or roll dough into a 1/2 to 3/4-inch [1.3 to 2-cm] thick round.
  • Using a floured round 3-inch [7.5-cm] cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut dough into 9 to 10 rounds using leftover cut dough pieces.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; arrange scones apart onto baking sheet.
  • Bake into preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, until just golden.