Sun Dried Tomato, Basil, and Black Pepper Scones

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2-1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

1/3 cup butter

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, well drained and finely chopped

1/2 cup milk

1 egg, slightly beaten

olive oil or melted butter

Method

Preheat oven 400F degrees.

Stir together dry ingredients and herbs; first 7 ingredients.

Blend in butter to look like coarse cornmeal.

Stir in tomatoes.

Mix milk with egg; stir into flour mixture until moist.

gently knead 8 to 10 turns; then pat into 6" circle on ungreased baking sheet.

Cut 8 wedges and separate slightly.

Bake until golden 15 - 20 minutes.

Brush with seasoned olive oil or melted butter.

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