Cacio e Pepe Mini Scones

Name: Cacio e Pepe Mini Scones
Ingredients: 1 large egg; ¾ cup (180 ml) plus 1 tbsp heavy cream; 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 cup (115 g) grated pecorino cheese; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper; ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Preparation info

Makes about
24
mini scones

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Williams Sonoma Breakfast & Brunch

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2024

About

Cheese scones are great, but cacio e pepe scones—a riff on the beloved Roman pasta dish—are exceptional. Salty pecorino and plenty of black pepper imbue these savory bite-size treats with a lot of flavor. They are perfect paired with egg dishes or a fresh salad, or just eaten right out of the oven.

Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tsp baking powder

Brunch
Breakfast
Bread
Vegetarian

Method

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, salt, and pepper and pulse briefly to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture loo