Humous Scones (Printable)
Tender, savory humous scones enriched with creamy hummus; golden, flaky rounds for brunch or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/3 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
06 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 1 large egg
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the hummus, milk, and egg until smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the scones tender.
06 - Gently fold in any optional additions such as fresh herbs, crumbled feta, or toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently re-roll scraps to cut remaining scones.
08 - Optionally brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds or herbs for a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the scones are golden brown and risen. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The hummus replaces half the usual butter and adds a subtle, savory depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
- They come together in about thirty five minutes from pantry staples you probably already have.
02 -
- Overworking the dough produces hockey pucks, stop folding the moment everything is just combined.
- Flavored hummus like roasted red pepper or caramelized onion changes the character entirely and is absolutely worth experimenting with.
03 -
- Freeze the cubed butter for ten minutes before rubbing it in, the colder it stays the higher and flakier your scones rise.
- Press the cutter straight down without twisting, twisting seals the edges and prevents them from climbing upward in the oven.