WW Cheese Scones

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The WW Cheese Scones are just amazing for snacking. These scones are a lighter version of the classic ones. This recipe utilizes all the products that are WW-friendly. You can prepare these WW Cheese Scones in only 30 minutes. There are just some products you will require to make these delicious scones. You can prepare these for either snacking or for breakfast. Also, prepare them for parties, appetizers, gatherings, or tea time. The WW points and number of calories remain lower with this version of the recipe. When you make them, they become soft from within and have a slight crunch on the outside surface. There will be no guilt in eating heavy scones when you make this version of the recipe.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 145 kcal
  • Prep duration: 10 minutes
  • Cook duration: 18-20 minutes
  • Total duration: 30 minutes
  • Cuisine: British-inspired
  • Course: Breakfast / Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Portion size: 1 scone
  • Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Fork
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons & cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1½ cups self-rising flour
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese (reduced-fat & shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons light butter (cold & cubed)
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • One teaspoon of baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Quarter tsp black pepper (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SELF-RISING FLOUR:

  • With the use of self-rising flour, you do not need yeast or the rising time. This can help in the quick rising of the dough. The scones will remain soft. If you do not have this ingredient, you can use flour (all-purpose) + 2 tsp of baking powder + a bit of salt.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • This is the main ingredient we need for the recipe. This is the cheese that will give cheesiness in the scones and will also keep the WW points lower. Reduced-fat mozzarella can also work fine in its place.

LIGHT BUTTER:

  • Butter normally provides a deeper feeling in the recipe. Butter also helps in keeping the scones softer. In this specific recipe version, we utilize the lighter version of the classic butter to keep the calories lower. Another alternative idea for this ingredient is light margarine.

LOW-FAT MILK:

  • We use this milk specifically for Weight Watchers recipes. Also, this is useful in mixing all the ingredients to create the cheese scones. Skim milk or almond milk (unsweetened) are alternative options for this ingredient.

BAKING POWDER:

  • When baking the cheese scones, this ingredient rises them inside the oven and also creates softer scones. You may exclude this ingredient if you are utilizing a stronger self-rising flour.

BLACK PEPPER & SALT:

  • These can help in maintaining the strong cheese flavor in the scones. Also, both of these make the recipe taste even better. For the substitution option, utilize paprika or garlic powder.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Set your oven’s temperature to 200°C.
  2. Then, take some parchment paper and place it above the tray for baking.
  3. Take a bowl for mixing to add pepper, baking powder, salt, and flour.
  4. The next step needs rubbing of cold light butter in the dry mixture.
  5. After rubbing it, you should have a texture like breadcrumbs.
  6. Then include shredded cheese.
  7. You will need to slowly include milk and mix the mixture.
  8. Then you should have a dough with a soft surface.
  9. Slightly knead the dough on top of some dry flour.
  10. After flattening it for about the thickness of one inch, slice 8 round circles.
  11. Baking time for the dough is 20 minutes.
  12. Cool the cheese scones for some time.
  13. Finally, enjoy your delicious cheese scones.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Make some delicious vegetable soup and have these cheese scones along with it.
  • When having tea, serve these cheese scones along with it.

TIPS:

  • When kneading the dough, make sure to knead it for a decent amount. This way, you will get tender cheese scones.
  • Make sure to use the cheese after grating it properly.
  • When using light butter, make sure to use the cold one. This will provide a great texture to the cheese scones.
  • If you require a slight golden color on top of the scones, you can spread some light milk on top of them before baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • These cheese scones can keep up inside a tight vessel for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing time for these cheese scones is only two months.

FAQs:

Is it okay to exclude cheese?

  • You can omit it if you like. Utilize herbs for adding a nice flavor instead.

Will the scones remain the same with whole wheat flour?

  • The cheese scones will become denser with the use of it.

Is it fine to use an air fryer for making these scones?

  • For 14 minutes, air fry the scones at about 180°C.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 20 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 7 grams

Calories: 145 kcal

Fat: 4 g

Calcium: 160 grams

Iron: 1.4 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Net carbs: 18 g

Sodium: 310 g

Potassium: 95 grams

Portion size: 1 scone

Serving: 1

WW Points: 4 points