Scones - Cheese & Basil

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• 2 tea. baking powder
• 2 tea. baking soda
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 tea. pepper
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• Optional: 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine flour, cheese, baking powder baking soda, basil and pepper. Add buttermilk and oil; stir just until moistened. Divide dough into 2 balls. Knead gently 3 times on a floured surface. Spray 2 baking sheets with non-stick vegetable spray. On baking sheets, pat dough into 2 circles 7-8" in diameter. With a sharp knife, score each circle 1/4" deep into 6 wedges. Do not cut through., If desired, brush dough with egg wash to glaze.

Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until golden. Cut into wedges; serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes one dozen