Savory Cheese Scones/Biscuits

A couple of brothers in one cooking course described these as “ warm and cheesy”.   They are easy to make and loved by all ages.  

The preparation of the savory quick bread, gives the child an introduction into sifting dry ingredients (or sieving them),  evenly blending margarine into flour,  briefly kneading, and cutting out on a floured surface. 

Preheat oven:  200C/400F Makes:  9-10 medium scones 

Ingredients:

250g/10 oz./2 cups plain white flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried sage or caraway seeds (optional)

100g/4 oz./1/2 cup baking margarine

½ mug grated Cheddar cheese (Be careful of fingers when grating.)

5 fluid oz. whole milk

      1.  Sift/sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
      2.  Work in the margarine with a pastry blender, fork or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

      3.   Stir in Cheddar cheese and spices if using.

      4.   Add milk all at once; stir with fork until dough follows it around the bowl.

      5.   Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 30 seconds.

      6.   Pat out dough with floured hands to one cm./1/2 inch thick.  Using a scone cutter or glass cut out          
            scones and place them on an un-greased baking sheet leaving a small gap between each.

Bake in a pre-heated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.   Enjoy with soup.

© Judy Labi 2013