Spinach and Jalapeno Scones

Mmmmmm... I am having these scones right now and they are an absolute delight. They are easy to make and are perfect for a snack or brunch.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 cups

Salted Butter – ½ Stick/ ¼ cup, chilled

Cheese – 1 cup, grated

Baking Soda – ½ tsp

Milk – ½ cup

Spinach – 1 ½ cups, chopped

Jalapenos – ¾ cup, chopped

Chili Flakes – 1 tbsp.

Ground Pepper – ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Yields – 4 large pies

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 deg C/ 400 deg F.

2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and add baking soda. Grate the butter and add it to the flour along with chili flakes, ground pepper, spinach and jalapenos. Mix all the ingredients with fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in ½ a cup of cheese, and season well with salt. Add the milk into the dry mixture and knead in to dough - do not over mix.

3. Roll the mixture in to a round with about ½ inch thickness. Cut in desired shape.

4. Grease and flour a baking tray. Place the mixture onto the prepared tray. Brush the top of the scones with extra milk and sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
5. Serve warm with either butter or ketchup.