Jalapeño Cheese Scones (Eggless)
These Jalapeño Cheese Scones are buttery, flaky, crispy on top, moist and tender inside, and they are eggless! They are cheesy with the spiciness of jalapeño peppers and are absolutely delicious.
Servings: 8 Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoon (150ml) buttermilk
Toppings
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño sliced
Instructions
Making and Shaping the Dough
- Line the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut the frozen butter into small cubes and return it to the fridge or freezer while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the frozen butter cubes and combine them into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter, two forks, or your clean fingers until the pea-sized crumbs form.
- Add cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeño peppers. Mix gently.
- Add buttermilk to the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until everything appears moistened and the dough clumps together.
- Pour the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and work it into a ball. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it seems too dry, add one tablespoon of cold buttermilk. Do not knead the dough.
- Pat the dough ball into a 7-inch disc and cut it into eight wedges with a sharp knife or a bench scraper.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet.
Chilling
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- If you do not have space for the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer, place the scones on the smaller plate and let them chill.
- Then, transfer them onto the baking sheet before baking.
Baking the Scones
- When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Top the scones with cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños.
- Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges and on the top.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool down for a few minutes before enjoying.
Storing Suggestions
- Store the scones at room temperature in an airtight container for three days.
- You can reheat the scones in the oven or air fryer until warm.
Notes
- Measuring: It is essential to measure the ingredients correctly. For the best results, use a kitchen scale if you have one. For example, adding too much flour will result in dry and crumbly scones. If you do not have a kitchen scale, fluff the flour with a spoon and then add it to the measuring cup with a spoon. Then, level it off with a knife.
- Butter: The butter should be cold for the best flaky Jalapeño Cheese Scones, so we need frozen butter. I have cut the butter into small cubes, but you can grate the cold butter for easy mixing. After grating or cutting the butter, place it back in the refrigerator until the mixing time.
- Jalapeño Peppers: For milder spiciness, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño peppers. But if you like spicy scones, add the peppers with some seeds.
- Buttermilk: You can use store-bought buttermilk or a substitute for this recipe. To make the buttermilk substitute, mix ½ tablespoon of white vinegar with 150ml of milk, stir well, and use for the recipe.
- Dough: Do not overmix the dough. Once you combine the dry and wet ingredients, mix them until they are just combined.
- Chilling: It is essential to refrigerate the dough wedges to be cold before baking for at least 30 minutes. If you do not have enough time, freeze them for 15 minutes. But do not skip this step. If you do not have enough space for the baking sheet in your fridge or freezer, place the wedges on a smaller plate and transfer them to a baking tray before baking.
- Freezing the Scones: You can freeze the scones in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze them only when they are cooled to room temperature. To thaw, leave the scones in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours. Then, reheat them in the oven or air fryer before serving.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 301kcalCarbohydrates : 26gProtein : 8gFat : 18gSaturated Fat : 11gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 4gTrans Fat : 0.5gCholesterol : 50mgSodium : 416mgPotassium : 75mgFiber : 1gSugar : 3gVitamin A : 563IUCalcium : 228mgIron : 2mg
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