Caramelized-Onion And Parmesan Cream Scones Recipe - Cooking Index

Caramelized-Onion And Parmesan Cream Scones

An Italian twist on an English favorite.

Courses: Breads
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons  Olive oil
1 tablespoon  Onion - cut 1/2" squares (large)
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
4 cups  Cake flour
  = (or all-purpose flour)
4 teaspoons  Baking powder
1 tablespoon  Coarse salt
2 cups  Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups  Chilled whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute until golden. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Mix in cheese. Stir in onion mixture. Gradually add cream, stirring until dough comes together. Knead gently in bowl 5 turns.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Divide dough in half; sprinkle lightly with flour if sticky. Pat each half into 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Transfer wedges to large baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.

Bake scones until tops are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer scones to rack and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe yields 12 scones.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2002

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