Fresh-Sage Drop Scones

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• Cooking spray
• 12 sage leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine the flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through black pepper) in a large bowl. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, minced green onions, sage, and thyme. Add milk, stirring just until moist. Drop dough by 2 level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Gently press 1 sage leaf into the top of each scone.
3. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.