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Gluten Free Scone Recipe: Vegan Cheese & Chive Scones

“Why does it smell like pizza?” my daughter hollered downstairs.  I was doing a final test run of my gluten free scone recipe and the house smelled amazing.  It doesn’t get much better than savory scones!  While my daughter was bummed at first (because there was no pizza), she changed her tune pretty quickly when she sampled these gluten free and vegan cheese and chive scones!

Are you looking for a gluten free scone recipe? These vegan cheese and chive scones will be the perfect savory dish for your next event!

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Why Make Gluten Free & Vegan Scones

Scones are one of our favorite treats at my house and it’s not just because of our British roots!  They are a great hand-held snack perfect for almost any occasion.  Once you try this gluten free scone recipe you’re going to love them, too!

  • Not only is this gluten free scone recipe ridiculously easy to make, the results are absolutely delicious!  You’re going to love them so much that you’ll make them to share with everyone!
  • Speaking of sharing with others, because these scones are so allergy friendly they can make almost everyone feel welcome!  No need to worry about leaving anyone out.

Special Ingredients

There are a few special ingredients you’ll need to make these gluten free and vegan scones.  Don’t worry, though, it’s pretty basic stuff that you can find at most grocery stores these days.

  • The first thing you’ll need is plant butter.  Don’t just grab a random tub of margarine.  First, many brands of margarine actually contain dairy.  Second, you want something in a solid stick form.  Margarine in the tub has a higher water content and that will impact the recipe.  My favorite are the Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Sticks.
  • You’re also going to need dairy-free cheese for these vegan cheese and chive scones.  You’re going to need both vegan cheddar and vegan parmesan (a wedge of vegan parmesan, not a canister of the powdered type).  Violife is my favorite brand.

Substitutes

I am a firm believer in making substitutions when you need to.  As someone who frequently has to do it due to my own allergies, it would be pretty hypocritical of me to say otherwise!  Just try to keep your substitutes as close to the original item as possible and keep in mind what purpose the original ingredient serves in the recipe.   Here are a few easy swaps you can make with this recipe.

  • If you want to change up the flavor of these scones a bit you can swap out the vegan cheddar for a different flavor of dairy free cheese.  You could also swap out the chives for fresh basil and add in some chopped up sun-dried tomatoes for the full ‘pizza’ flavor.
  • If you don’t need to avoid dairy, that’s not a problem.   You can still totally make this recipe and just use your regular dairy versions of the ingredients.  Use dairy butter and cheese, and for the milk use whole milk instead of the blend of full fat and lite coconut milk.

Gluten Free Scone Recipe

These gluten free scone recipe is the perfect blend of savory flavors and tender texture, making them the perfect addition to any meal. Whether you’re hosting brunch, packing a lunch, or having a cup of tea, these scones are sure to impress. They’re a testament to how delicious gluten-free baking can be. Give this recipe a try and bring a little extra joy to your table today!

Gluten Free Dairy Free Cheese & Chive Scones

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Servings 16 Scones

Ingredients
  

  • 10 tbsp plant butter (cubed and frozen)
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup lite coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 150 g vegan parmesan (solid block, not powdered)
  • 200 g vegan cheddar shreds (or shred your own)
  • 650 g GF Flour Mix (about 4 2/3 cup)
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp ground mustard/mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika sweet or hot
  • 1/3 cup fresh chives diced

To Brush on the Scones

  • 2 tbsp plant butter melted
  • 1 tbsp lite coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Stir together both types of coconut milk and the vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Use the grater insert for your food processor to shred the vegan parmesan, then mix it with the vegan cheddar shreds in a bowl and set aside.
  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times to mix.
  • Add half of the cheese mix to the food processor and pulse several times more.
  • Put the frozen margarine in the food processor and pulse a few times until the chunks are roughly pea-sized.
  • Dump the contents of the food processor into a large mixing bowl and toss the rest of the cheese and the chives in with the flour mixture.
  • Stir 3/4 of the liquid into your dry ingredients until combined.  Add the rest a few teaspoons at a time until it comes together as a dough. You may need to use your hands at the end to get everything mixed in.  It should form a slightly sticky (but not ‘wet’) dough.
  • Rest the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes, then dump it onto a counter or parchment paper lightly dusted with tapioca starch and gently pat until it is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Using a 3-4 inch round cutter, cut the scones and carefully transfer those onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Alternatively, pat into two 8-9 inch circles.  Cut each circle into 8 triangles.  Pop into the freezer to chill for another 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl stir together the melted butter, sugar, and salt and set aside while the scones chill. 
  • Brush the scones with the butter mixture then bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating halfway through baking time.
  • Allow the scones to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

 

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