FLUFFY CHEESY QUICK SCONES

Fluffy Cheesy Quick Scones image

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories Scones

Time 22m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs, with
2/3 cup milk, enough to fill a 1 cup measure
1/2 cup finely grated cheese (sharp Cheddar cheese is best)
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix margarine, eggs with milk, cheese and baking powder until well blended. Add self-rising flour a little at a time, mixing well.
Dust a baking tray and your hands with flour. Divide the dough into 12 portions and gently pat into mounds with floured hands, placing on dusted tray 3/4 inches apart. Lightly dust the top of the scones with flour.
Place baking tray in center of pre-heated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 538, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.6