We all know and love some traditional scones with some whipped cream and jam, but have you ever tried a savory vegan scone before?

This savory vegan scones recipe uses a combination of herbs and vegan feta to make a lovely savoury dish that is best served with some vegan butter or a nice quality vegan cheese.

These savory vegan scones come together relatively quickly by simply mixing together your flour, feta and your herbs to make a crumbly dough. By adding in some baking powder and using apple cider vinegar as a rising agent, these savory vegan scones get the perfect rise in making a delicious vegan savoury snack.

This recipe makes up about 12 delicious savory vegan scones, and will keep for about a week in an airtight container.

These savory vegan scones are incredibly flavoursome and work perfectly with some butter, chutney or even some slices of apple.

So if you’ve been looking to step away from the traditional scones, this tasty vegan savoury snack honestly needs to be tried.

INGREDIENTS

Savory Vegan Scones Recipe (recipe makes about 12)

• 4 cups plain flour

• 1 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese

• 1 tbsp dry parsley leaves

• 1 tbsp dry dill

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 4 tsp baking powder

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 3/4 cup vegan butter

• 1 3/4 cups soy milk

• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 200c. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

• In a large bowl, combine flour, feta, parsley, dill, basil, green onions, baking powder, salt, baking soda and pepper.

• Stir butter into the flour mixture.

• Add soy milk and apple cider vinegar and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.

• Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 10-12 rounds. Place onto a prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.

• Remove from the freezer and place into the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

• Serve warm.