Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Scones

Yield: 8 scones

Ingredients

• Caramelized Onions
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 white onions, chopped into 1/2" cubes
• 2cups + 2 tbsp flour, divided
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Plus extra to brush over the scones
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese (~6 oz.)
• 3/4 cup caramelized onions
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• Fleur de Sel (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet.  Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat for ~45 minutes, stirring often.  The onions should become sticky and dark brown, but not burned.  Remove from the heat and cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.  Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter.  Mix in the heavy cream and eggs until just barely combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the 2 tbsp flour, 3/4 cup caramelized onions, shredded gruyere, and green onions.  Toss together to mix.
4. Add the onion & cheese mixture to the dough and mix to combine.  It should be a sticky dough.
5. Turn on a floured surface, adding enough flour to form a dough.  Pat into a circle about 3/4 inch thick.  Slice into 8 wedges and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Freeze for 30 minutes.
6. Brush with heavy whipping cream, sprinkle with fleur de sel, and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
7. Cool on a wire rack.

Adapted from All Purpose Flour Child.