Strawberry and Basil Scones

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• 4 tablespoons of chilled butter
• 1 cup of strawberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped basil
• ¾ cup of milk
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
4. Stir in the strawberries and chopped basil.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for about 1 minute.
7. Roll the dough out into a circle about ¾-inch thick.
8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Place the scones on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Scones are a traditional British tea-time treat.
• Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
• Basil is native to India and is a symbol of hospitality.