Ricotta Cheese Scones Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cheese Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light ricotta cheese (or regular); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon nonfat milk (or regular, cream .. etc); 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; For dusting; sugar; cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light ricotta cheese (or regular)
1 egg
1 tablespoon nonfat milk (or regular, cream .. etc)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
For dusting
sugar
cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350F degrees, and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, milk and cinnamon.
3
Mix well with a fork until well combined and not very lumpy.
4
(Do not mix until all lumps disappear).
5
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
6
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
7
Stir in cheese mixture lightly, then combine quickly.
8
Be careful not to overmix, knead no more than 10 times.
9
You may need to add another tablespoon of milk depending on your flour, dough should be slightly sticky and shiny.
10
Place on the baking sheet, and pat into 3/4 inch thickness.
11
Cut round into 6 wedge-shaped pieces.
12
Move scones so they are not touching, and dust with sugar and cinnamon.
13
Back 15-20 minutes, or until browned.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup light ricotta cheese (or regular), 1 egg, 1 tablespoon nonfat milk (or regular, cream .. etc), 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Cheese Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ricotta Cheese Scones

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