I haven't made this recipe in awhile but I think I used to reduce the
sugar or omit it all together. I'm sure you could leave the sugar out
and add a pinch of red pepper for a little more spice.

Mary

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheese Scones

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Quick Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt -- `
1/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Beat egg and milk together.

Combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Make a well in
center and add milk mixture. Add cheese. Stir with a fork until a soft
dough forms.

Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead gently 8 to 10 times.
Divide dough into two equal parts. Pat each into a 6-inch circle.
Transfer to greased baking sheet.

Brush tops with milk. Score into six markings. Bake for 15 minutes or
until nicely browned. Makes 12 scones.

Description:
"Company's Coming Muffins and More"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 140 Calories; 5g Fat (31.1%
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
28mg Cholesterol; 302mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0