Basil Cheddar Scones

Name: Basil Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 c cold butter or margarine, cubed (butter makes better scones); 1 egg; 1 c milk; 1 c (4oz.) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 c prepared pesto sauce

By Nancy Allen
@mawmawnan

Lots of good flavor in these scones, the pesto sauce makes these awesome

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

8 scones

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

2 1/4 c

all purpose flour
2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 c

cold butter or margarine, cubed (butter makes better scones)
1

egg
1 c

milk
1 c

(4oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c

prepared pesto sauce
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How to Make Basil Cheddar Scones

Step-by-Step

In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese and pesto. Stir in flour mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 10-inch circle; cut into eight wedges but do not seperate. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, Serve warm. Makes 8 scones

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About Basil Cheddar Scones

Course/Dish: Biscuits

Main Ingredient: Flour

Regional Style: American

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