If you are a fan of sweet scones, you really need to give these mouth-watering Savory Scones a try. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavours, and perfect with soup, salad, chili, or even as an appetizer.
We love the taste of my artisan Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Bread. I needed to find an easy version of these wonderful flavours so we can indulge more often. It certainly works in this ricotta dip recipe.
Mediterranean savory scone recipe with black olives and sun-dried tomatoes. No yeast, no rise, and they bake to a fantastic golden brown. Bakery style perfection made at home.
This scone recipe is easy to make. The rich butter texture is so delicious. You can make bakery-stlye scones right in your own kitchen. Berry Scones and Strawberry White Chocolate Scones are a couple of our favourites. Great for brunch, afternoon tea, or even as a dessert.
Mediterranean Savory Scone Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- sour cream
- egg
- sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- black olives
Easy Homemade Savory Scones
Simple steps for making the perfect scone. Full instructions are in the recipe card. Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and combine.
- Knead a few times till the dough starts to stick together.
- Turn dough onto a silicone mat, or floured surface.
- Form into a disc and cut into 8 portions.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
- Bake until golden brown.
I often wondered if scones were Irish or British. Both are a little different than American biscuits. Turns out they originate from Scottish bannock.
You can never go wrong with any flavour. Flaky and soft with crispy crumbly edges. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or a snack.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
- Cold Butter is a must. Cut into small cubes before adding to the dry ingredients. I like to use a potato masher. Some people like to grate frozen butter into the flour.
- Do not overwork the dough. It should be a little on the crumbly side.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes in oil have so much flavour. Be sure to pat them dry. You can use the dried version. The texture will be a bit chewy.
- Olives can be black, green, or even mixed.
Store in a sealed container or freezer bag at room temperature. Best eaten the same day, but leftovers will last 2-3 days.
Serve with any meal of the day. Great as an appetizer instead of garlic bread. The perfect side to soup, salad and chili. Wonderful at breakfast and brunch too. They make a great sandwich bun.
Warm for a few seconds in the microwave, or wrap in foil and place in a moderate oven for a few minutes.
Freeze baked scones in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw or warm slightly in the oven or microwave before serving.
You can also freeze the dough. Just place the cut scones on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Take them out, and wrap each individual scone in plastic wrap. Place them in a freezer bag.
To bake, simply remove from the freezer. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Preheat the oven. The scones will start to thaw while you are waiting for the oven to reach temperature. Bake according to recipe directions, you may have to add a minute our two.
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Mediterranean Savoury Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil patted dry and chopped
- 2 ounces black olives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with either parchment, spray or silicone mat.
- Combine all the dry ingredinets in a large bowl.2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Add the cold cubed butter, and combine until it resembles course sand. I like to use a potato masher.½ cup cold butter
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, egg and sun-dried tomatoes.½ cup sour cream, 1 large egg, 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Toss in the black olives and work into the dough. Do not over mix.2 ounces black olives
- Place the dough on a floured silicone mat and knead a couple of times.
- Form into an 8 inch disc and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones onto the baking sheet, and bake for 15-17 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, and place onto a cooling rack.
Mikayla
These made a really great savory lunch time scone. They were a very nice change from the sweet ones I usually have!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The perfect lunch scone for sure.
Julie
These savory scones are so good! I love the flavors in them and how simple they were to make. I served them with eggs and my family loved it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love these savory scones too.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I prefer a savory scone over the sweet one. I have made a herb and cheese savory scone, but love this combination of olives and sun-dried tomatoes. This is my new favorite now!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed these sun-dried tomato and olive scones. We do too.
Mindy
Savory scones are such a treat! Simple delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree with you.
Priya Srinivasan
These savory scones looks fabulous! Love the sundried tomatoes in the filling, super delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love these savory scones, and the combination of sun-dried tomatoes and olives are so delicious.
Cara
Really love savory scones, but I left out the olives since I’m not a huge fan. Replaced with extra sun dried tomatoes and they were perfect for me!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you made the recipe work to your liking.
Lucy
I normally always only eat sweet scones but these savoury ones are delicious. Perfect as a starter or accompaniment to meals.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, we love these instead of garlic bread.
Gina Abernathy
These were delicious. I never knew making scones was so easy. I love homemade baked goods.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Homemade scones are super easy to make.
Alison Saalbach Corey
I love how moist and flavorful these scones are. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and olives gives them a wonderfully savory flavor that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Amazing!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed these savory scones.
Cynthia | What a Girl Eats
I love a savory scone probably more than a sweet one. These are delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I will agree with you, these are super delicious.
Dannii
I love anything with sundried tomatoes in and these were incredible. very easy to make too.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The sun-dried tomatoes in this easy scone recipe are fantastic.
Debra
I love anything with sun dried tomatoes and olives and these did not disappoint. Will definitely be making again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and olives is so delicious.
Elizabeth Emery
Savoury scones are the best kind in my opinion! I’m going to try these ones at the weekend using a flax egg instead of regular. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy the easy and delicious savory scone recipe.
Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
I LOVE savory baked goods, and these were incredible. Can’t wait to make again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed these savoury scones.
Andréa Janssen
These savory scones were so delicious. We loved the filling, so flavorful!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. We totally enjoy these delightful savory scones too.