Savoury Oatmeal and Cheddar Scones

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

15 servings

Enjoy these savoury scones on their own, or as a side to a steaming hot bowl of soup or stew.


Ingredients

  • 1

    cup

    large flake rolled oats

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    flour

  • 2

    tbsp

    brown sugar

  • 2

    tsp

    Magic Baking Powder

  • 1/2

    tsp

    baking soda

  • 1/2

    tsp

    ground cinnamon

  • 1/2

    cup

    cold butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1

    cup

    Cracker Barrel Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese

  • 1

    cup

    buttermilk


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 425ºF.

  2. Step 2

    Use pulsing action of food processor to process oats 10 sec.; place in large bowl. Add next 5 ingredients; mix well.

  3. Step 3

    Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese.

  4. Step 4

    Use fork to make well in centre of flour mixture. Add buttermilk; stir just until mixture is well blended and pulls away from side of bowl. Place on lightly floured surface.

  5. Step 5

    Knead just until dough holds together and forms ball; roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 15 (2-inch) rounds with floured biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary.

  6. Step 6

    Place, 2 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheet.

  7. Step 7

    Bake 13 t0 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly.