These asiago and black pepper scones made with fresh milled flour are an easy, from scratch savory treat! The rich, nutty flavor of the asiago is met with the warmth of freshly cracked black pepper. Make these bakery-worthy scones in your own kitchen to enjoy with brunch, an afternoon snack, or with a bowl of soup.
What You’ll Need To Make Asiago and Black Pepper Scones Made With Fresh Milled Flour
Fresh Milled Soft White Wheat Flour
Sugar
Baking Powder
Freshly Ground Black Pepper– If you have regular black pepper that works, too. The flavor from freshly ground is more prominent.
Salt
Butter
Asiago Cheese
Milk– I use whole milk.
Egg
Tips For Making Scones
- Use Cold Ingredients: Cold Ingredients, especially the butter create the flaky layers. When using fresh milled flour straight from the mill I stick it in the freezer for 10 minutes. While the flour is in the freezer I grate my butter and cheese and pop those back in the fridge until I’m ready to add them to my scone mixture.
- Grate Your Butter: Grating your butter versus cutting in butter chunks is a much easier way to incorporate your butter and distribute it evenly. Grated butter may also help your scones rise better by creating more air pockets.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the dough just until it comes together. Overmixing develops gluten and can make your scones tough instead of tender and crumbly.
- Fold Your Dough Before Shaping: Give your dough a few gentle folds (like laminating) before shaping—it creates layers that puff up in the oven.
- Don’t Twist The Cutter: When cutting your scones just do a straight down cut and if you’re using a circle cutter don’t twist. You want a clean cut to avoid sealing the edges so they rise better when baking.
How To Store Scones
Scones are definitely best the same day they are baked, but you can cool them, wrap them tightly and store at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also reheat them by baking them for 5 to 10 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven.
Can I Freeze Scones?
Yes! To freeze them, let them cool completely, then wrap them tightly in freezer-safe packaging like plastic wrap or freezer bags for up to 3 months.
If you prefer a fresh scone on demand you can make the dough, shape the scones, freeze on a baking sheet until solid. Then transfer scones to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Once ready to bake, place the frozen scones on a baking sheet and bake directly from the freezer, adding 5 to 10 extra minutes to the bake time listed in the recipe.
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Asiago and Black Pepper Scones Made With Fresh Milled Flour
Ingredients
Method
- Mill your flour and stick it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425℉ and grate butter and cheese. Stick back in the fridge until ready to add.
- In a small bowl whisk the milk and egg together and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add grated butter and using a fork or your hands work into the flour. Then add the grated cheese and mix to incorporate.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the milk and egg mixture. Gently stir until it is just combined and resembles a shaggy dough. Don't overmix. *If your dough seems too dry feel free to add a tablespoon or two of milk or if it seems too wet, add a tablespoon or two of flour.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle and fold the dough onto itself in thirds to create layers. You can do this a couple of times.
- Next shape it into a 1 inch thick circle and cut the dough into 8 equal triangle wedges and then place wedges on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush the tops with milk.
- Bake scones for 14-18 minutes until tops are golden brown. *Don't overbake and dry them out.
- Transfer to cooling rack to cool. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
These soft scones are perfect for any meal! They would make a great side at a tea party!