Tomato Parmesan Basil Scones

Its a snowy morning. There's something in the oven keeping the house warm and the smell of baked goods makes the soul happy. Scones are the best way to brighten up your day. These scones are light and flaky yet warm and filling.

INGREDIENTS :

All Purpose Flour   - 2 Cups

Baking Powder      - 3/4 Tablsp

Salt                        - 1/2 Tsp

Sugar                     - 1 Tblsp

Black Pepper          - 1 Tblsp (coarse)

Dried Basil               - 2 Tsp

Butter                      - 1/3 Cup

Parmesan Cheese   - 1/2 Cup (grated)

Sundried Tomatoes  - 1/2 Cup

Milk                          -1/2 Cup

Egg                           - 1

METHOD :

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

    In a small bowl slightly beat egg, add milk to this, mix well and keep aside.

In a medium mixing bowl take the 2 cups of flour along with all the other dry ingredients - the salt, sugar, baking powder, dried basil and grated parmesan and stir well. 

 To this add the cold butter pieces and mix to resemble a coarse corn meal. Stir in the tomatoes to this mix. 

 Finally add the egg and milk mix to this until the flour mix is moist.

Gently knead the flour and spread it  in to a 7" round disc on a prepared cookie sheet ( line with foil and slightly brush with olive oil) and cut them into equal sized wedges.

Bake them in the oven for about 15 mins. This time varies depending on the oven, can take upto 20 minutes. 

 Brush them with butter or olive oil once you take them out of the oven.

 These scones are so light and flaky. Enjoy them with your coffee. Have it for breakfast or mid morning tea.