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Gochujang Scallion Scones

Savory scones that use a compound butter to bring together the spice of Gochujang with the sweet onion flavor of scallions. Enjoy the beautiful flaky texture that comes when you use real butter.
1 hr 15 min Prep Time
24 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
  • Cook Time: 24 min
  • Servings: 8

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

Step 1

Mix butter, gochujang and garlic in a small bowl. Transfer to parchment paper, shape into a log, wrap and seal tightly and freeze until solid.

Step 2

Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Remove compound butter from freezer and cube. Toss butter with dry ingredients until coated. Cut butter into dry ingredients by pinching and rubbing it between your fingers until size of small peas.

Step 4

Whisk buttermilk and 1 egg in a small bowl.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in liquid mixture. Gently stir in with a rubber spatula until shaggy dough forms. Gently fold in the green onions.

Step 6

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Roughly pat dough to an 8x8-inch square, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 4 squares. Stack squares on top of one another and press down, flattening back to a square.

Step 7

Shape dough into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Place onto prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes prior to baking to ensure the butter is chilled.

Step 8

Mix remaining egg with 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl. Brush over scones.

Step 9

Bake for 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly.