Definitely not a typo. I put freshly cracked black pepper in a rich cream scone and topped it with a maple glaze. Stay with me here. I dreamt up this breakfast combo one night when a friend said that he 'just didn't get the whole chicken and waffles thing.' I quietly died a little inside. What's not to love? Salty fried chicken + maple syrup.
It really got me thinking. I believe the chicken and waffles obsession goes beyond the salty-sweet flavor combination. If it was simply salt + sweet that we loved, we would pour salted caramel sauce on all of our meats. I decided (or was it divinely revealed to me?) that the secret is actually a third component---the black pepper on the chicken.
I hemmed and hawed on it for a little while. Then, I was reading my favorite food magazine (Taste of the South) and came across a recipe for black pepper and cane syrup sauce. It was meant to be.
But hey, if the pepper freaks you out, leave it out. The scones are delicious without it, too. This recipe makes two giant scones. It couldn't be easier, because we're not going to roll or cut out the scones. After we crumble the butter into the flour mixture and stir in the cream, just divide the dough in half by eye, and mound it into rough circles on the baking sheet. The more rustic the edges, the more crannies there are for that maple glaze. Mmm hmm.
You could even make these black pepper scones on a week day morning since it uses cold butter. Mix all the ingredients in one bowl, and then scoop it straight on the cookie sheet. You can do this! You can also do the black pepper part, too, I promise.
Freshly cracked black pepper in a rich cream scone and topped with a maple glaze. Black Pepper Scones with Maple Glaze
Ingredients
For the maple glaze:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 818Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 266mgSodium: 595mgCarbohydrates: 114gFiber: 2gSugar: 53gProtein: 13g
Reeni says
I love how you think! I'm a chicken and waffles kind of girl and would definitely go for the black pepper! Is it wrong that I want to make these and eat both myself? ;-)
Julie @ Table for Two says
sounds a bit different but i would definitely give this a try - it looks so good!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I bet the heat of the black pepper goes amazing with maple syrup! I'm going to have to whip a batch of these up!
MyMansBelly says
These look and sound delicious! I love adding black pepper to some traditionally sweet things. It definitely wakes up your taste buds. And if you really want to freak your friend out...I've got a recipe for chicken and waffles ice cream.As strange as it sounds is as good as it tastes...I promise.
Bonnie Banters says
You made these just for me, right Christina and just my size...my favorite ingredient...freshly ground black pepper!
Kim | a little lunch says
Smiling over MyMansBelly's recipe for chicken and waffles ice cream. I have a a recipe for black pepper ice cream. We should all get together over these scones and have at it!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh man, these are so enticing :) I'm loving the flavors you chose for these, yum!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
This is so original! I am going to have to try it. I love how all your recipes serve two. They are great for people like me who don't need to cook for a crowd.
Jade says
Just made these for breakfast. They are so good! Your small desserts are perfect! Can't wait for your new book!
Christina Lane says
Wow, thank you so much, Jade! You just made my day :)
miraspastry says
it looks so good!! LOVE IT.
MERCI