Scallion Sesame Breakfast Scones

Savory breakfast scones packed with scallions and cheddar, finished with sesame seeds and baked until golden in just 15 to 18 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 18 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 4 scallions scallions
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (about 5 min)
3. Fold in the milk, scallions, and cheddar just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overmix. (about 3 min)
4. Transfer the dough to the prepared sheet and shape it into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and separate them slightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. (about 2 min)
5. Bake until the scones are golden and their centers are set, 15 to 18 minutes. (about 18 min) — 425°F
6. Rest the scones for 5 minutes before serving warm. (about 5 min)