Tomato Cheddar Scones

What are Cheddar Scones

Scone is a baked dish that's normally sweet. Historically scones were round and flat which are then cut into triangular sections for serving. Most Scones are also not eggless. I have had scones at coffee shops and bakeries but never made them at home.

I was drawn towards this Tomato Cheddar Scones recipe because it was savory and it sounded delicious. If you know me, you know that I prefer savory food over sweets. Similar but better than a cheddar biscuit, these tender eggless savory scones have the perfect color, solid-crisp texture, with excellent bursts of flavor! They're just too good!

Preheat the oven to 400º F with the rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

1. Empty a chickpeas can and preserve the liquid. This is Aquafaba.
2. To a small bowl, add heavy cream.
3. Add Aquafaba to it.
4. Whisk until fully combined. Keep it aside for now.

5. To another large bowl add the all-purpose flour.
6. Add the sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dry mustard, stir to combine.
7. Add the cold butter and using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut and rub the butter into the dry mix until it's like coarse sand.
8. Add the shredded cheese.

9. Drain and rinse a can of Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the flour.
10. Now add the aquafaba+cream mixture.
11. Stir until the dough just comes together. You don't need to knead it. Just ensure there is no dry flour left. Chef Tip - Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead the dough by folding the dough over itself about 8-10 times. Add some flour if its sticky. Divide the dough in half and form each half into a 5 inch circle. Don't press it down hard. Cut each circle into 4 or 6 wedges. You can also shape them as discs. You can also use a scone cutter.
12. Transfer each wedge onto the lined baking sheet leaving about ½ inch between each triangle. Brush the scones with cream before baking them. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Serving suggestions 🍽 

Transfer to a cooling rack, while the scones are warm brush the tops with additional melted butter. These scones are buttery, flakey, and completely addictive. 

Serve the scones warm or at room temperature. These eggless scones are perfectly paired with breakfast casseroles or breakfast gravy along with tea or coffee.

There are many ways to enjoy these Tomato Cheddar Cheese Scones. They make for a delicious, savory side or a yummy snack. They are scrumptious by themselves as well! 

It's nice to make a batch and have it on hand for quick on-the-go breakfasts. Bring them for Potlucks, Picnics, serve them at brunch, date nights, parties, or get-togethers.

What to serve with savory scones

Similar to biscuits, Tomato Cheddar Savory Scones are also mildly flavored. So you can easily pair them up with a spicy vegetarian gravy or stew.

I would recommend Chickpea Stew, Chana Masala, Lasooni Palak, Chana Palak, Aloo Matar, Kovalam Matar, or Rajma Masala to be served with it.

If in season, you can also serve it with Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry. In fact, I would also love to serve it with Pav Bhaji, Pav Bhaji Dip, or Matki Misal if water rolls are not available.

Chili is also a very popular choice to serve with these savory scones. You can pair it with Italian Chili, Black Eyed Peas Chili, or even Yellow Peas Chili.

Even something like Aloo Bharta (Mashed Potatoes) or Mushroom Masala will go well with it. If you want to pair it with a soup, then try Minestrone Soup or Lentil Shorba.

Sometimes you can also serve it with a bowl of sauteed mixed greens, or also some spicy chutney or Thecha Butter if you want to go Indian!

I feel, even a delicious Teff Cutlet or Grilled Tofu would go well with it. In fact, you can also use them as mini buns for veggie burgers. Get creative!