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Tomato and Pesto Savory Scones

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 8 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 5 Tbls olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 c shredded pecorino
  • 2 tsp garlic crushed*
  • 2 tsp minced basil*
  • *see note about frozen garlic and basil in post

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In mixer, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and sugar
  • Drizzle olive oil in flour until blended, about a minute.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, basil and garlic.
  • Pour egg mixture into mixer and beat on medium until just blended,
  • Turn out onto parchment paper and knead in cheese and tomatoes.
  • Form into small disk, about 1 1/2" x 5" W.
  • Slice with floured knife and separate pieces slightly.
  • Brush tops with a little milk and bake for about 20 minutes until light golden brown on edges.