Peppered Pear Goat Cheese Scones

Description

These are my absolute favorite scones. The salty cheese with the pear is amazing and I love black pepper as a strong flavor in things.

Peppered Pear Goat Cheese Scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 Tbs granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1 stick butter, grated and frozen for 10-15 minutes
  • 1 medium pear, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled into walnut-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and 1 tsp of the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the butter, pears, and goat cheese, and stir to incorporate.
  2. Pour the yogurt and whole milk over the flour mixture and lightly blend with a spatula. The dough may look dry, but it will come together in the oven.
  3. Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop the dough into mounds evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Brush the scones with the melted butter and a little milk, and sprinkle with extra pepper. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.