Pear, Gouda, & Sage Scone

Pear, Gouda, & Sage Scone

Elevate your taste experience with our Pear, Gouda, and Sage Sourdough Scones, a delectable blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Infused with the distinctive tanginess of sourdough starter, these scones are crafted to perfection with the delicate sweetness of ripe pears, the rich creaminess of gouda cheese, and the earthy notes of fresh sage. The result is a harmonious union that tantalizes the palate with every bite. The flaky layers of the scone perfectly complement the juicy pear chunks, melted gouda, and the subtle fragrance of sage, creating a scone that's both sophisticated and comforting. Ideal for brunch or as a delightful snack, our Pear, Gouda, and Sage Sourdough Scones promise a unique and memorable flavor experience that captures the essence of autumn in every mouthful.

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Ingredients

Dry

350g Flour

142g Cold Butter

3tbsp Baking Powder

3g Salt

225g Diced Pear (Anjou or Bosc)

156g Grated Gouda

11g Chopped Sage

 

Wet

119g Sourdough Discard

1 Egg

6g Vanilla Extract

56g Heavy Cream

94g Maple Syrup

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients; Sourdough discard, egg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Set the bowl aside to allow to come to room temp.

2. In a separate large bowl, start by combining flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Next you will work the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a sandy constancy and for this you can use a pastry blender or a food processor. Keep in mind there will be varying sizes of butter, just make sure they are not larger than a small pea.

  • Pastry blender method make sure your butter I very cold, but not frozen butter as it will be easier to work with. 
  • Food processor method be sure it is frozen as the the blending in the food processor warms it up. You should only need to pulse the food processor for about 5-8 full second presses. 

4. Add in the pear, gouda, & sage and coat with flour butter mixture.

5. Make several dips/craters in your dry mix and begin to fold the wet ingredients in. Take your time as you do not want to overwork the dough. You should not a firm dough forming without being overly sticky or have the butter melting.

6. Once combined, roll into a ball place in the bowl and cover. Placing it in the fridge to ferment for at minimum 45 mins. For a more tangy flavor you can leave to ferment for up to 3 days.

7. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°.

8. On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a circle about 9” in diameter. Cut the circle into 8 equal parts.

9. Place on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 1-2” apart.

10. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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