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Shallot, Jalapeño, Goat Cheese, and Honey Scones

Shallot, Jalapeño, Goat Cheese, and Honey Scones
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Delight your taste buds with these Shallot, Jalapeño, Goat Cheese, and Honey Scones! Perfectly flaky and bursting with flavor, these savory scones offer a delicious balance of sweetness from honey, creaminess from goat cheese, and a gentle kick from jalapeños. Ideal for brunch gatherings or as a comforting snack, they can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or paired with soups and salads. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal prep time, you’ll have a gourmet treat that impresses without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 shallots (finely diced)
  • 2 jalapeños (finely diced)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 large egg (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon water (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for topping)
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, mix diced shallots and jalapeños; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in buttermilk and honey until just combined; fold in the shallots, jalapeños, and goat cheese gently.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into wedges or rounds.
  7. Arrange on the baking sheet; brush with beaten egg mixed with water and drizzle with honey.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.

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