Pizza Scones (Great Lunch Idea)

These pizza scones are quick, kid‑approved, and perfect for lunches or snacks. You can easily swap in ham and cheddar for a different twist.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/2 cup white flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 2 tsp sugar

• 3 tbsp margarine or butter

• 3/4 cup buttermilk

• 2 large egg whites

• About 1 cup diced pepperoni (small cubes, not slices)

• About 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Pizza sauce, for brushing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, white flour, baking powder, and sugar.

3. Cut in margarine or butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Whisk buttermilk and egg whites together, then add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

5. Fold in pepperoni and mozzarella.

6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently about 4 times, and shape into a flat round disk.

7. Cut into wedges (like a pizza) but keep pieces together as a circle, or cut on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Transfer to the baking sheet if needed. Brush tops lightly with pizza sauce and, if desired, sprinkle a little extra mozzarella on top.

9. Bake about 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

These are excellent warm from the oven and also pack well once cooled.