Tomato Cheddar Scones

Eggless Tomato Cheddar Scones is a savory recipe made with cheese, tomatoes, and spices. This light and fluffy scones recipe is simple to make.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tutturosso. The opinions and texts are all mine.

What is comfort food

I think any dish qualifies to be called comfort food if it makes you happy and brings comfort not just to your belly but also to your soul.

For many of us, it's associated with strong childhood memories or mom's or dad's cooking. It's the food we grow up eating that eventually becomes our comfort food.

Food has a unique way of being associated with happy or sad memories. For example, I always associate Rasam Rice with happiness in terms of Indian food.

But if I have to think of international cuisine, then my favorite type of comfort food always includes pasta. I can eat pasta any day any time!

Now I am curious to know what’s your favorite type of comfort food? Do you prefer a hearty soup or something lighter? Or are you too a pasta/noodles fan?

Instagram Poll

A couple of weeks ago, I had shared on my Instagram which comfort food you would like me to recreate using Tuttorosso.

The choice was between Mushroom Pizza Rustico and Tomato Cheddar Scones. You can take a guess on what got the maximum votes!

Why Tuttorosso

Ever since I collaborated with them, I have been getting their canned tomatoes a lot. They really have the best quality tomatoes you can see and taste!

I also love that they have many varieties of canned tomatoes. You also get them in whole, peeled, diced, chopped, hand crushed, paste, and puree form.

Knowing how the product is made makes me even more comfortable in recommending it to you.

Every tomato is washed 7 times, rinsed 18 times, hand-sorted 11 times, mechanically sorted 6 times, and ran through 270 quality tests every hour to ensure only the best tomatoes are in every can of Tuttorosso.

They are made with NON-GMO ingredients and Non-BPA lined cans which is a HUGE plus. They don’t use artificial preservatives, rather, they use steam to preserve them.

It's no wonder that they are the best-selling Italian-inspired canned tomato brand in the US. You can find them in all leading grocery stores. To help you find a store near you, click here.

If you want to check out how else I useTuttorosso in my kitchen, then do check out these two recipes - Instant Pot Italian Chili and Instant Pot Minestrone Soup.

What are 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. That's why I was super excited to create this fluffy scones recipe for Tuttorosso.

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!

Why make this

• Fluffy savory scones recipe
• It's an eggless baking recipe
• Made with basic pantry ingredients
• Easy to make without buttermilk
• Can be made in 30 minutes
• It's light and fluffy and flavorful

Egg substitute - Normally, scones contain eggs. But since I am a vegetarian, I wanted to make these scones eggless. I have used Aquafaba as an egg substitute.

3 tablespoons of Aquafaba is equal to 1 egg. Some other ways to make these scones eggless are to use flax egg, apple cider vinegar, or pumpkin puree.

Tomatoes - For this savory scone recipe, I have used a can of Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes.

Spices - garlic powder and dry mustard are the two spices that you need for this fluffy scones recipe.

Flour - Regular all-purpose flour is what I have used. This did not contain any baking powder.

Other baking essentials - Heavy cream, butter, and baking powder along with salt and sugar.

Cheese - Use the shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded) variety here to get that sharp cheddar flavor.

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 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!