Sesame-Cheddar Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. sifted unbleached flour
1 c. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. each vegetable shortening and cold unsalted margarine, cut into bits
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2/3 c. skim milk
1 large egg white
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl stir together the flour, cornmeal and baking powder. Add the shortening and butter and blend with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Mix in the cheese.