Everything Bagel Scones with Chive Cream Cheese Schmear

Everything Bagel Scones with Chive Cream Cheese Schmear ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup cold heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 4 oz cream cheese, cold and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tsp milk or water
• 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• to taste salt and black pepper

Watch how to make Everything Bagel Scones with Chive Cream Cheese Schmear

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Everything Bagel Scones with Chive Cream Cheese Schmear

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Add the 1/2 cup of very cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gently fold in the 4 ounces of cold, cubed cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning until evenly distributed.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup cold heavy cream (or whole milk) and the large egg.
6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork or spatula just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing, as this develops gluten and makes scones tough.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3-4 times to form a cohesive dough. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle or rectangle.
8. Using a 2-inch round cutter or a sharp knife, cut out scones. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. For an extra golden top, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tsp milk for an egg wash, and brush lightly over the scones, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning.
9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. While the scones cool, prepare the cream cheese schmear: In a small bowl, combine the 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then whisk until smooth and creamy.
11. Serve the warm or room temperature scones with a generous dollop of the chive cream cheese schmear.

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