Heinen's Fondue Cheese and Chive Buttermilk Scones
Tender, buttery scones studded with creamy fondue cheese and fresh chives create the perfect savory baked good. The buttermilk adds tang while keeping the texture light and fluffy. Cold butter is worked into the flour just until broken up, ensuring flaky layers throughout. These aromatic scones are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to soups and salads. The fondue cheese blend melts beautifully during baking, creating pockets of rich, savory flavor that pair perfectly with the bright chive notes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 4 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 heaping cup Heinen's Fondue Cheese blendsharp cheddar and gruyere mix1:1
Similar melting cheese blend
- 4 Tbsp chives, minced
- 1 egg white, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2
Whisk together the buttermilk and egg in a small bowl
- 3
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl
- 4
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and gently pinch with fork or fingers until butter breaks up slightly with only about 20% of flour adhering
- 5
Add the fondue cheese and chives and stir together
- 6
Pour in the buttermilk and egg mixture
- 7
Knead the dough with your hands until everything is just combined
- 8
Pour dough onto a flour-dusted surface
- 9
Press dough into an 8×8 square that is about 3/4-inch thick
- 10
Cut scones into desired shape with cookie cutter
- 11
Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet
- 12
Brush with egg whites
- 13
Bake for 15-18 minutes until scones have risen and bottoms are slightly golden
- 14
Serve warm
Tips
Keep butter cold and work it in just until broken up - overworking will make tough scones instead of flaky ones.
Don't overmix the dough once you add the wet ingredients - just combine until it holds together.
For extra flavor, brush tops with melted butter after baking while still warm.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Can be shaped and refrigerated overnight, then baked fresh in the morning.
Best served warm from the oven, split and buttered if desired.
Common Mistakes
Don't overwork the butter into the flour to avoid dense, tough scones.
Avoid overmixing once wet ingredients are added to prevent heavy texture.
Substitutions
Similar melting cheese blend
FAQ
Can I freeze these scones?
Yes, freeze baked scones for up to 1 month or freeze unbaked shaped scones and bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 extra minutes.
What if I don't have fondue cheese blend?
Use a mix of sharp cheddar and gruyere, or any good melting cheese like swiss or fontina for similar results.
How long will these keep fresh?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or reheat day-old scones in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.