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Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Scones






  

Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Scones

  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained, patted dry, coarsely chopped

  • Preheat oven to 400 F
    Lightly grease baking sheet
    In a large bowl, stir 2 cups flour with cheese, baking powder, basil and salt until combined
    Using your fingers, rub in butter, until it resembles coarse crumbs
    In measuring cup, whisk milk with eggs
    Add to flour mixture, together with sun-dried tomatoes; stir to combine
    If sun-dried tomatoes are still moist, you may need to gently add remaining 1/4 cup flour to form soft dough
    With floured hands, knead dough about 10 times on lightly floured counter
    On a baking sheet, form into a 9 inch circle
    Using a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges
    Don't separate wedges
    Bake in centre of preheated oven until golden brown on top and baked through, about 17 to 20 minutes
    Serve warm or cool on rack


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