This is a vegan variation of my favorite scones.  My daughter says these are “Really, really, really yummy!”

2 cups all purpose organic unbleached flour

3 tbsp earth balance (cold)

2 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 3 cloves crushed fresh garlic)

1/8 cup fresh chives (or use freeze dried if you don’t have fresh)

1/2 cup vegan cheddar (grated)

1 cup unsweetened organic soy milk

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt.  Mix thoroughly.  Use a pastry blender and cut the cold earth balance into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbs.  Mix in the garlic, chives and vegan cheddar.  Pour the soy milk over the top and mix with your hands until the dough holds together in a large ball (don’t overwork the dough, you want it to be nice and flaky when it’s done baking).  Flatten out into a 8″ circle and cut into 8 wedges.  Cover baking sheet with parchment paper and bake at 350ºc for 20 to 25 minutes.