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Basil Cheddar Scones

Name: Basil Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
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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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

8 scones

Our Test Kitchen home economists suggest you tuck these oven-fresh savory scones into a napkin-lined gift basket, along with a package of pasta and jar of spaghetti 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 350 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

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