ASPARAGUS SCONES
"These moist scones have a mild peppery bite and go great with soup for a light lunch," says Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. "Parmesan and smoked mozzarella cheese also work just fine in this recipe."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pepper and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk just until moistened. Stir in cheese and asparagus. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , Brush with remaining buttermilk. Bake at 425° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Me Too
too-m@gmail.comThese scones were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to be making them again.
NUR HOSEN ARFAT
n48@yahoo.comI love the flavor of these scones. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Kay HIGGS
higgs-k@gmail.comThese scones were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
AntiQuietx
antiquietx@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of scones, but these were really good. The asparagus and cheese gave them a nice flavor.
Munju Khan
k43@aol.comI made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Happy Thomas
th@hotmail.comThese scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would add a little more baking powder next time.
Daniel Brissette
daniel@hotmail.co.ukI've never made scones before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Dipti Roy
d@gmail.comThese scones were perfect for my Easter brunch. They were light and fluffy, and the asparagus and cheese gave them a nice spring flavor.
Ramu Yadav
r_yadav@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed these scones. The asparagus flavor was subtle and it paired well with the cheese.
MOO Business
b.m99@hotmail.comI added some chopped bacon to these scones and they were amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor.
Njoku Emmanuel
n.e@hotmail.comThese scones were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.
Defex Alx
alx-d90@yahoo.comI made these scones for my vegetarian friend and she loved them! She said they were the best scones she'd ever had.
Abd Alhameed Alali
a-alali37@yahoo.comThese scones were so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make them without any problems.
Muhamand Akram
a.m@hotmail.comI love the savory flavor of these scones. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.
md uzzol pathan
pathan_m15@yahoo.comI didn't have any asparagus on hand so I used chopped spinach instead. The scones still turned out great!
Golden Bunny
b_g@hotmail.comThese scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or butter next time.
Chloe Cornelius
cornelius_chloe49@yahoo.comI've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
MUHAMMAD ALI Khan offical
m.o@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a tender crumb. The asparagus and cheese were a great combination.
Total Gamerz
t_g@gmail.comThese scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The asparagus added a nice savory flavor and the cheese gave them a gooey, cheesy center. I will definitely be making these again.