RICOTTA CHEESE SCONES

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My husband likes ricotta cheese a lot, so I came up with this recipe .. You won't believe how light these scones are .. Next time I will sub lemon juice for the milk, and grated lemon rind for the cinnamon ..

Provided by najwa

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
sugar
cinnamon

Steps:

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

Hamza Hamzi
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I'm always looking for new scone recipes to try, and these ricotta cheese scones definitely didn't disappoint. They were so easy to make, and they turned out so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again!


Essy Ebbie
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These scones were delicious! I especially loved the crispy edges.


Imran Sardar
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I made these scones for my book club meeting, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Shahzaib Aman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Nicole Ojaghloo
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These scones were perfect! I loved the combination of ricotta cheese and lemon zest.


Kh Hridoy
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Susan Herrera
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I've never had ricotta cheese scones before, but I'm definitely a fan now. They're so moist and flavorful.


Devil White
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I'm not a baker, but these scones were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great, and my family loved them.


Mahi Ali
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These scones were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea party. They were light, fluffy, and flavorful.


Nikola Orlinov
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Alex Saleh
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.


Afia Begum
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these ricotta cheese scones were actually pretty good. I liked the texture and the flavor.


Kabiru Hussaini
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These scones were very easy to make, and they tasted great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Desmond Donkor
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I made these scones for a brunch party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Kiberu Tristan
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might try adding more ricotta cheese next time.


Matebele Katleho
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I was looking for a new scone recipe to try, and these ricotta cheese scones caught my eye. I'm so glad I made them! They were incredibly easy to make, and they turned out so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Danny The Beast
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These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I served them with jam and cream, and they were a big hit with my family.


Nalulungi Zariah
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always light and fluffy. I love that I can add different mix-ins, like dried fruit or nuts, to change up the flavor.


Amar Jani
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These scones were a delight! The ricotta cheese made them incredibly moist and flavorful, and the texture was perfect - crumbly on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. I added some fresh blueberries to the batter, and they turned out beautiful


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