Fluffy Humous Scones (Printable)
Savory, fluffy scones made with creamy hummus, herbs and optional feta - baked golden in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - ½ cup plain hummus
07 - ⅓ cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
08 - 1 large egg
→ Add-ins (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese or vegan alternative
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cumin until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in the hummus, milk, and egg. Mix gently just until a soft dough comes together; avoid overworking.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped herbs and crumbled feta cheese, if using.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out scones using a 2.5-inch round cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the scones have risen and are lightly golden on top.
08 - Allow the scones to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hummus replaces half the fat you would normally use, so the scones stay fluffy without feeling heavy.
- They pair with almost anything from a bowl of tomato soup to a lazy afternoon cup of tea.
02 -
- Overworking the dough is the fastest way to turn a tender scone into a hockey puck so stop mixing the moment things hold together.
- Twisting the cutter seals the edges and prevents a proper rise so always press straight down and lift straight up.
03 -
- Pop your butter back in the fridge for ten minutes after cubing it so it stays as cold as possible during the rubbing stage.
- Leaving a one inch gap between scones on the tray helps them rise evenly instead of leaning into each other.