Caramelized Onion Sourdough Scones
Golden-brown scones studded with jammy caramelized onions that turn sweet and burnished from slow cooking with brown sugar. The perfect savory-sweet balance makes these irresistible alongside morning coffee or as an elegant addition to afternoon tea.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
2 hr 3 min
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cupsthinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1/2 cupcold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 3 tablespoonsminced fresh chives
- 1 cupunfed sourdough starter (or discard)
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 6 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the butter, onion, and sugar in a pan over medium-low heat. Cook the onions, covered, for about , stirring until they are nicely caramelized. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Work the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Toss in the chives; chop the onions roughly and add them to the mixture. Mix to distribute the chives and onions evenly.
- 4
Cut in the starter until the dough becomes cohesive. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over itself, and press down to about an 8-inch circle. Repeat the folding and pressing six times, pressing into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch high. Cut the dough into six equal wedges.
- 5
Bake the scones on the prepared pan for 15 to until golden.