Savory Caprese Scones
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup sour cream (cold)
- 1/3 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (pearls or cubes)
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash
- coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper for topping
- marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and reserve.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter. Mixture will resemble coarse meal.
Step 4
In another bowl, combine egg, sour cream, and water. Beat lightly with a fork. Add to flour mixture, stirring with fork to make a shaggy dough. Add the basil, sundried tomatoes and mozzarella. Pour out onto a clean surface and knead about 10 to 15 times, until it just comes together.
Step 5
Pat out into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping (optional).
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