Savory Gluten-Free Cheddar and Chive Scones
If you’re craving a savory, cheesy comfort food, these Gluten-Free Cheddar and Chive Scones will hit the spot. Perfect for brunch, snack time, or alongside a cozy bowl of soup, these scones are made with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and just the right buttery crunch.
Whether you’re gluten-free by necessity or choice, these savory scones are an easy and satisfying bake. They’re made with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend, so everyone can enjoy them without sacrificing texture or flavor.
With a little chill time and a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of golden, cheesy goodness ready to serve.
Why You’ll Love These Savory Scones
Here’s what makes this savory scones recipe amazing:
Gluten-free but not crumbly – Thanks to creamy Greek yogurt and cold butter, they are soft and flaky.
Rich cheddar flavor – Freshly grated cheese melts into pockets of savory goodness.
Trusted pantry-friendly ingredients – We used Bob’s Red Mill flour because of its consistent quality. We also appreciate that they process, package, and test this flour in their 100% dedicated gluten-free facility.
Perfect for make-ahead baking – Dough can be made in advance and chilled or frozen until you’re ready to bake.
Tips for Perfect Gluten-Free Scones
If you’re new to baking scones from scratch, these pointers will cut down on the guesswork:
- Use very cold butter: Grating the butter and freezing it for a few minutes ensures it stays cold and creates those delicious flaky layers.
- Don’t skip the chill time: Gluten-free dough can be sticky, so chilling helps it firm up and become easier to cut. That freezer step before baking also helps prevent spreading and improves the rise.
- Mix gently: You want everything combined, but over-mixing can lead to dense scones. Use your hands or a spatula just until a dough forms.
- Shape with damp hands: If your dough feels too dry or crumbly, slightly wet hands help bring it together without needing extra flour.
- Finish with butter glaze: That final brush of melted butter (with or without garlic powder) gives the scones a bakery-worthy finish and a touch of extra flavor.
And a Pro Technique Tip: When cutting in the cold butter, use a pastry cutter or two knives to ensure the butter is evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture. This will create small pockets of butter that melt during baking, resulting in a flaky and tender texture.
Step-by-Step Gluten-Free Cheddar & Chive Scones
After grating the butter, pop it in the freezer while you prep the dry ingredients. Keeping the butter extra cold is what gives these scones their light, flaky texture.
Adding sugar to a savory scone recipe might sound odd. But this tablespoon of sugar really brings out the strong savory flavors.
When mixing in the grated butter, use your fingers to coat each piece in flour. You’re aiming for a crumbly texture, similar to coarse breadcrumbs. Don’t worry if the dough feels a little sticky, that’s totally normal with gluten-free flours.
Using clean, wet hands form dough into a ball and flatten into a disc onto a clean work surface. About 7 inches in diameter.
Cover tightly in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes of chilling in refrigerator, preheat oven to 500°F and place the disc into the freezer to chill another 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After 15 minutes of chilling in freezer, cut the dough in half, then cut each half into equal thirds. 6 scones altogether. Place on prepared baking sheet, then into the preheated oven and immediately turn oven temperature down to 425°F.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until scones are golden.
After baking, transfer scones onto a wire rack and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and if using, add ¼ tsp garlic powder to melted butter. Brush onto cooled scones and serve.
Substitutions
Feel free to swap the cheddar with your favorite cheese. Feta, gouda, or pepper jack all work well in these savory scones.
You can also swap the full fat Greek yogurt for sour cream. It won’t affect the consistency but regular sour cream will increase the fat content.
Gluten-Free Cheddar and Chive Scones
Ingredients
- 225 g 1-to-1 gluten-free flour Bob’s Red Mill
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 tbsp butter grated and very cold
- 160 g full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Grate cold butter then place into freezer while preparing the rest of the ingredients so it stays very cold.
- In a large mixing bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk together.
- Add in cold butter and mix using fingers (or a pastry cutter) to coat the butter evenly within the gluten-free flour mixture.
- Add Greek yogurt, egg, grated cheese, and chives to a separate small bowl and mix using a spatula, then pour into the dry ingredients. Mix well until evenly combined and dough starts to form.
- Using clean, wet hands form dough into a ball and flatten into a disc onto a clean work surface. About 7 inches in diameter.
- Cover tightly in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes of chilling in refrigerator, preheat oven to 500°F and place the disc into the freezer to chill another 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- After 15 minutes of chilling in freezer, cut the dough in half, then cut each half into equal thirds. 6 scones altogether. Place on prepared baking sheet, then into the preheated oven and immediately turn oven temperature down to 425°F.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until scones are golden.
- After baking, transfer scones onto a wire rack and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter and if using, add ¼ tsp garlic powder to melted butter. Brush onto cooled scones and serve.
Notes
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Suggested Side Dishes
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup: Dipping a warm cheddar chive scones into a rich tomato basil soup. The tangy tomato flavors complement the sharpness of cheddar and the subtle zing of chives. Plus it’s a full gluten-free meal.
Seared Salmon with Basil Lentil Gremolata: The savory richness of the cheddar and chive scones complements the salmon’s umami and the gremolata’s bright herbal notes. And it’s always fun to have something starchy with salmon.
Honey Lemon Quinoa Salad: Another delicious gluten-free recipe, a quinoa bowl with lemon offers bright flavor and something light to pair with the scones.
More Gluten-Free Meal & Snack Ideas
If you loved these savory scones, you might also enjoy:
Gluten-free & Grain-free Banana Bread
Gluten-free & Allergy-friendly Chicken Nuggets
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Gluten-free Cashew Lime Bars
