Gluten-Free Fig and Blue Cheese Scones

The distinctive sweetness of figs pairs perfectly with the full-bodied tang of blue cheese, making these Fig and Blue Cheese Scones a perfect tea treat on a chilly afternoon.

Gluten-free Fig and Blue Cheese Scones

2014-09-27 02:12:17

Yield: 24 to 26 scones • Preparation: 15 minutes • Bake: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1. 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour*
2. 4½ teaspoons baking powder
3. ½ teaspoon salt
4. ½ cup cold butter
5. 1 cup chopped dried figs
6. ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
7. 1¾ cups cold heavy whipping cream
8. 1 large egg
9. 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking to combine. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture is crumbly. Add figs and blue cheese, stirring to combine. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine cream and egg, whisking well. Add to flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms. (If mixture seems dry, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until uniformly moist.)
5. Using a levered 3-tablespoon scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle tops of scones with turbinado sugar.
6. Bake until light golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
7. Serve warm.

Notes

1. *For testing purposes, we used Gluten Free Pantry all-purpose flour (glutino.com). Using another brand may yield different results. Sift or whisk flour before measuring.
2. • Not all blue cheese is gluten-free. Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to gluten should confirm that the product they use in preparing this recipe is gluten-free.

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