Basil and Olive Oil Scones

 

2 cups flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt

1/3 cup olive oil

1 egg

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Heat oven to 375°. Put flour, baking powder, cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl and mix. In another bowl – whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, lemon juice, garlic and basil until blended. Stir mixtures together until soft dough forms. turn out on floured surface, knead 10 – 15 times. Gather into ball – cut in half – place halves on baking sheet – pat to 8-9″ rounds. Score circles into 8 wedges – don’t separate.

Bake 15 – 20 minutes until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes. Wrap loosely in towels and cool 15 – 20 minutes.

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