Spinach and cheese scones

Yield: Makes 12-16 scones
Prep time: 0 Hours  15 Mins
Cook time: Hours  15 Mins
Scones

These scones are quick and easy to whip up for afternoon tea, to accompany delicious homemade soup, or if you have unexpected guests.

Serve the scones warm, split open and spread with a little butter. Try topping them with slices of fresh tomato and salt and pepper for an extra tasty treat.

Happy munching!
Meagan
thisismeagankerr.com

Ingredients

Amount Measurement Ingredient
2 cups white flour
2 cups wholemeal flour
5 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
75 grams finely chopped spinach (about 3 handfuls)
200 grams grated cheese
1 cup chilled cream
1 cup chilled soda water

Method

1: Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.2: Combine flours, baking powder, salt, paprika, chopped spinach and cheese in a mixing bowl.

3: Mix together cream and soda water in a separate bowl/jug. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid. Mix with a knife until the ingredients are just combined.

4: Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a rough rectangle approximately 4cm thick. Cut into 12-16 pieces and place on to prepared baking tray.

5: Bake until scones are puffed up and golden brown (about 15 – 18 minutes).

Source

Adapted from Annabel Langbein’s Free Range in the City cookbook

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