Cheese, onion and spinach scones

Delicious served with afternoon tea or great for picnic, can be eaten warm or cold.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven 180°C/gas 4 then place a large baking sheet into the oven.

Step 2

Mix the flour, baking powder and pepper together, add the spinach and spring onion then sprinkle grated cheese into the mixture to distribute it evenly.

Step 3

Make a well in the centre of the mixture and pour in the oil and half the milk, mix together and add the remaining milk until you have a soft but firm dough.

Step 4

Lightly flour a surface and gently roll the dough 2cm thick. Cut out scones with a medium cutter and then place on the hot oven tray. Pull together any scraps and roll out again to get an extra couple of scones.

Step 5

Glaze the tops with the extra milk and sprinkle a little cheese and paprika (if using) on the top of each scone.

Step 6

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7

When cutting scones try not to twist the cutter as this can stop them rising as well.

Step 8

You can use any cheese you like, this recipe is great for using odds and ends of cheese.

Step 9

Try adding herbs such as fresh basil or half a teaspoon of dried thyme

Step 10

Tasty when split in half and spread with a little low fat cream cheese and sprinkled with finely chopped cucumber and fresh chives.

Step 11

Freezing instructions: Defrost for 2 hours to serve, or defrost/warm in the microwave or a moderate oven.

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