Basil Cheddar Scones

Name: Basil Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 scones.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 large egg; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese and pesto. Stir into 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-in. circle; cut into eight wedges but do not separate.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.