Asparagus Scones
Whip up a batch for brunch or serve them for afternoon tea
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Whether you whip up a batch for brunch or serve them for afternoon tea, these flavorful scones are a great way to use leftover steamed asparagus spears that are a little too limp to serve a second time. Feel free to replace the cheddar with your favorite ‘cheese’. Makes 15 scones.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. steamed asparagus
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. unsalted plant butter
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. soymilk
- 1 cup grated soy cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425F.
Trim tips from asparagus, and chop stalks into 1/4-inch pieces. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut butter into small pieces. Using fingers, rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk. Fold in cheese, asparagus pieces (but not tips), cayenne and pepper.
Turn dough onto floured work surface, and knead 6 or 7 times. Shape dough into 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Using sharp knife, cut rectangle lengthwise into three strips. Cut each strip into triangles. Place triangles on greased baking sheet. Brush scones with remaining buttermilk, then press 2 or 3 asparagus tips into tops.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 130
- Carbohydrate Content 15 g
- Cholesterol Content 15 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 240 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g