Black Pepper And Onion Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 egg

Preparation

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small skillet, saute onions in margarine until crisp tender; set aside. Cool slightly.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pepper and salt; blend well.
Add whipping cream, egg and sauteed onions; stir just until moistened.
On floured surface, knead dough gently 5 or 6 times.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into an 8\" circle about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Brush with melted butter or margarine.
Serve warm.
Wonderful with soup!