Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Savory Ramp & Cheese Scones

Ramp & Cheese Scones

A Google search for ramps turns up an interesting mix of skateboard accessories, how-tos on making your home wheelchair accessible, and--the subject of this post--recipes for wild leeks. Food bloggers go wild for ramps in the spring, and in the midst of finals a few weeks ago, I stopped at the Morningside Heights Farmers' Market to pick up my first bunch. They stunk up my locker at school quite nicely, and after reading this post about ham and ramp biscuits, I knew they'd make their way into a baked good of some sort.

These scones make a lovely dinner when paired with a mixed green salad or a bowl of vegetable soup. They're best right out of the oven--overnight they lose their crisp exterior. I used this recipe for savory scones, with a few modifications. A medium sized bunch of ramps took the place of the green onions--I used both the white parts and the green leaves. Also, I used goat cheese in place of the feta, only because I didn't make a grocery list and thought that's what the recipe called for. A perfectly fine substitution nonetheless. Finally, for years now I've baked my scones on a pizza stone, and it really helps to crisp them up. Highly recommend it if you have one. Enjoy!

8 comments:

rooney said...

Hey Erin. I've been quite curious......how is school going? Have you completed your degree? I've been reading your post for a couple of years and enjoying it.

Maris said...

I need to get with the program and pick up some ramps!

Erin S. said...

Hey Rooney--

School is DONE! I just graduated this past week...I loved it, but am happy to head back into the real working world.

Maris--

I bet you can still find some at the market--if not, small springy onions or green onions will work too!

rooney said...

congratulations. hopefully now you'll have more time to post more frequently. Are you heading back to California? good luck in your new career.

lola said...

this looks great! i love scones, but i've never tried savory ones. thanks for the recipe.

Rumela said...

Thank you for the recipe!! The savory ramp & cheese scones looks wonderful. I will try to make it when I have all the ingredients around. Looks so simple!! thank you for shearing your post...

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4rx said...

Those cheese scones look delicious. I haven't tried but they look so good specially with a glass of Bailis