Savory Pumpkin Scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
  • ¼ cup skim milk powder
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup cold cooked pumpkin
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup natural mineral water
  • Cottage cheese or butter, for serving (optional)

Procedure

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
  2. Combine the flour, milk powder, onion and nutmeg.
  3. Fold in the pumpkin, buttermilk and mineral water to make the dough.
  4. Pat out the mixture onto a lightly floured board and roll out to a thickness of about ⅝ inch.
  5. Using a 2-inch scone cutter, press out 12 rounds.
  6. Place these on a lightly floured baking tray and bake at 220°C for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
  7. Serve with dollops of cottage cheese or butter.