Cheesy Savoury Scones | Country Kitchen Recipe |

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of cornflour, and 1 teaspoon of icing sugar in a bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of mixed herbs, chopped baby spinach leaves, chopped parsley, and half a finely chopped red onion to the bowl.

Stir in 1 cup of grated cheese and mix gently.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of melted butter, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of lemonade.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, then combine until mixed, though it will be sticky.

Turn the dough out onto a floured board and flour your hands as well.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Cut the dough into small pieces about 1.5 cm thick and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Top the scones with additional grated cheese and optionally dust with paprika.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Once baked, spread some softened butter on top of the scones before serving.

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Equipment Needed

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