Turkey and Cheese Scones

Original Recipe from Wondertime

Another great variation on the boring old sandwich lunch.

2 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dry mustard
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp milk
3/4 cup chopped smoked turkey
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese


Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Grease a large baking sheet.

In medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.  Use a pastry blender or two knives to incorporate butter into flour mixture.  Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup milk; stir into flour mixture.  Stir in the turkey and 1/2 cup of the cheese.  Dough will be very sticky.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, roll into a ball, then flatten into a disk.  Gently pat and flatten until disk is about 10 inches around and 1/2 inch thick.  Cut the round into 8 wedges using an oiled knife or a pizza cutter.

Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.  Brush tops with the remaining tablespoon of milk and sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake scones, rotating baking sheet halfway through cooking, until golden, approximately 15 minutes.

Serve warm.


Tips and Hints:
*The dough is definitely sticky, but don't knead in more flour to make it less sticky.  Only use enough to make it manageable.  Too much and the dough will get tough instead of light and fluffy.
*We used smoked deli turkey, but the original recipe called for cooked ham.
*The original recipe also called for a 1/2 cup scallions to be mixed in with the meat and cheese.  None of us like scallions, so we left them out.

Pinwheels

Quick and easy lunch.  A nice variation on a regular old sandwich.


4 flour tortillas (6")
4 slices American Cheese
4 slices smoked turkey
4 Romaine lettuce leaves

Place a tortilla on plate.  Put American cheese in the middle, layer one slice of smoked turkey and a lettuce leaf on top.  Roll up tightly.  Cut into 4 pinwheels.


Tips and Hints:
*If desired, spread 1/2-1 tsp mustard or mayonnaise on tortilla before layering cheese and meat.
*You can use your favorite cheese and deli meat instead of American and turkey.  Just make sure they are thinly sliced.
*There are so many great flavors of tortillas available--try using whole wheat, sundried tomato, or spinach for an interesting variation if you're feeling adventurous.
*Kids can help with this one.  Mine liked layering and rolling.

Pizza Monkey Bread

Recipe Adapted from Kraft Food and Family Magazine

A great variation on pizza that's easy and fun to eat.  This is a great recipe for kids to help make.

Sliced pepperoni
1 recipe pizza dough or 1 can refrigerated pizza crust
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 9" square pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Roll pizza dough out on lightly floured surface.  Roll into 14x12 inch rectangle.  Top with shredded cheese, then pepperoni.  Lightly drizzle spaghetti sauce over pepperoni.

Starting at one long side, roll up dough and toppings.  Cut into 16 pinwheels.  Place pinwheels, cut side down, into prepared pan.  Bake 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.








Tips and Hints
*I really hate canned pizza dough, so I always make homemade.  My favorite is my whole wheat crust.
*The original recipe called for Italian sausage.  You can definitely substitute any typical pizza ingredients.  I wouldn't try to stuff too much in, though.  The more full, the harder to put everything in the pan!
*If desired, sprinkle the tops of the pinwheels with Parmesan cheese before baking.
*We did one pan of pepperoni and one pan of just cheese to make everyone happy.
*There are lots of kid jobs in this recipe.  Emily grated the cheese, helped roll the dough, spread all the ingredients, and put all the pinwheels in the pan.  And of course, she was happy to help eat it up!