Cheddar chive scones are savory, tender, and flaky pastries characterized by a rich, buttery base loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh, mild oniony notes from chopped chives. They are a cross between a traditional scone and a light, flaky biscuit, with a crisp, golden-brown crust.
The dominant flavor is sharp cheddar, which is balanced by the fresh, mild onion aroma of the chives. They are savory and feature a subtle hint of sugar or milk to enhance the richness with a tender, flaky, and layered texture, and melt in your mouth delicious.
They are golden-brown on top with visible, gooey melted cheese patches. Polly uses organic flour, Ice cold butter, generous amount of sharp cheddar cheese, freeze dried chives, and buttermilk.
Polly’s scones are excellent on their own, served warm, or with butter. They are popular for breakfast, brunch, or paired with soups and stews. They are sometimes served with hot honey butter, which contrasts the savory flavors with a touch of sweetness.
Blueberry lemon scones are a tender, flaky baked good that combines the sweetness of juicy blueberries with the bright, zesty tang of fresh lemon. They are a popular choice for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.
Polly’s scones are soft and tender on the inside with golden, often crisp or crumbly, edges. The texture is generally light and buttery, achieved by using very cold butter and not overworking the dough.
The flavor is a harmonious balance of sweet and tart.
- Lemon zest is infused into the dough, providing a fragrant, citrusy aroma and a bright, zesty taste that cuts through the richness of the butter.
- Blueberries are folded into the dough, and as they bake, they burst to provide warm, juicy pockets of sweetness in every bite.
Polly shapes the dough into a round disk and then cut into eight triangular wedges before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Blueberry lemon scones are delicious served on their own, warm or at room temperature. They pair exceptionally well with coffee or tea and can be a delightful light dessert, sometimes served with extra butter, clotted cream, or whipped cream.
Cranberry and mixed nuts granola is a delightful blend that harmonizes the textural pleasure of crunchy, toasted nuts and gluten free oats with the bright, chewy, and tangy sweetness of dried cranberries. This versatile breakfast food features a hearty base of whole-grain rolled oats, which are baked with honey and organic coconut oil to golden, crispy perfection, often forming satisfying clusters. The resulting flavor profile is absolutely delicious, with nutty notes and fruit-forward zing.
Cranberry orange scones are a very popular baked good from Polly’s kitchen. The scones are flaky and buttery with a light, tender, and moist interior, and a slightly crisp, golden exterior. They are known for their vibrant combination of tart cranberries and bright, zesty orange flavor.
The primary appeal is the harmonious balance of sweet and tart. The natural tartness of dried cranberries is perfectly complemented by the aromatic and citrusy notes from orange zest and, fresh squeezed orange juice in the dough and glaze.
A good cranberry orange scone should be flaky, not dry or tough. The use of very cold butter cut into the dry ingredients creates steam during baking, which results in a light, airy, and fluffy texture, similar to a rich biscuit.
Polly’s scones are golden brown, often cut into rustic wedges, and studded with pops of red cranberries and flecks of orange zest.
Serving Suggestions
Cranberry orange scones are versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. They are a particularly popular seasonal treat during the fall and winter holidays.
They pair well with:
- A hot cup of coffee or tea
- Extra butter or clotted cream
- Orange marmalade or cranberry sauce
The delicious cinnamon & raisin tea ring is a beautiful, show-stopping yeasted sweet bread that presents like an elegant, pull-apart cinnamon roll wreath. Its intricate appearance makes it a perfect, impressive homemade gift.
The drizzle icing is sprinkled with lightly toasted sliced almond. * Give wrapping available if added to order.
Freshly baked cinnamon sweet rolls are a comforting treat, and Polly’s is no different. They are known for their soft, fluffy texture, a rich aroma of warm spices, and a gooey, buttery cinnamon-sugar filling. They are topped with a luscious lsweet glaze.
They have a traditional spiral shape, formed by rolling up a flat sheet of dough that has been spread with filling. When baked and placed side-by-side in a pan, they often puff up and stick together. It is so much fun pulling them apart as each pan come with four oversized rolls.
The dough bakes to a light golden brown, while the filling and any caramelization at the bottom can be a deeper amber or brown.
They are covered in a smooth, simple sugar glaze that melts into the nooks and crannies of the warm rolls.
The smell is one of the most inviting aspects, filling a home with a warm, nostalgic fragrance. The scent is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, primarily from the cinnamon, complemented by the smell of rich, yeasted, buttery baked dough.
A good fresh cinnamon roll should be pillowy soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth, not dry or tough. The center is the moistest and gooiest part due to the concentrated filling and frosting.
The taste is a harmonious balance of sweet and spice. The rich, slightly sweet dough pairs perfectly with the abundant filling of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. The frosting adds a creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy finish that balances the richness of the roll itself.
In essence, a fresh-baked cinnamon roll is a warm, indulgent, and comforting experience that stimulates all the senses, making it a beloved breakfast or dessert item worldwide.