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sun dried tomato, basil and black pepper scones

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Sun Dried Tomato, Basil and Black Pepper Scones

"A savory scone sure to please."

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1⁄3 cup butter
  • 1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, well drained and finely chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • olive oil or melted butter

Directions

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  • Stir together dry ingredients and herbs; first 7 ingredients.
  • Blend in butter to look like coarse cornmeal.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Mix milk with egg; stir into flour mixture until moist.
  • Gentily knead 8 to 10 turns; then pat into 6" circle on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Cut 8 wedges and separate slightly.
  • Bake until golden 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Brush with seasoned olive oil or melted butter.

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