Side Dish

Cheese and Basil Scones is for Side Dish.

Cheese and Basil Scones takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cheese and Basil Scones takes 10 minutes to cook.

Cheese and Basil Scones makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Cheese and Basil Scones are:

2 cups flour (whole grain if possible)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
nonstick vegetable spray
1 T egg substitute or 1 egg, beaten (optional)

Here is how you make Cheese and Basil Scones:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine flour, cheese, baking powder, baking soda, basil and pepper in medium bowl. Add buttermilk and oil, mix only until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide dough into 2 balls. Knead gently 3 times on floured surface. Spray cookie sheet with vegetable spray. Pat dough into 2 circles 7-8 inches in diameter. With sharp knife, score each disk (1/4 inch deep) into 6 wedges, but do not cut through. Brush with egg substitute, if desired, to glaze. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 12 servings.Optional ideas for other flavors (adjust nutritionals accordingly): sundried tomatoes, garlic, olives, italian seasoning, rosemary.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MS_BEHAVIN.

The nutritional information for Cheese and Basil Scones is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 114.3

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
• Sodium: 190.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 4.2 g