Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil And Black Pepper Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, well drained and finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
olive oil or melted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Stir together dry ingredients and herbs; first 7 ingredients.
Blend in butter to look like coarse cornmeal.
Stir in tomatoes.
Mix milk with egg; stir into flour mixture until moist.
Gentily knead 8 to 10 turns; then pat into 6\" circle on ungreased baking sheet.
Cut 8 wedges and separate slightly.
Bake until golden 15 - 20 minutes.
Brush with seasoned olive oil or melted butter.