Paula Deen'S Parmesan Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In food processor fitted with steel blade, combine flour, baking powder, salt and Parmesan, and pulse 3 times or until blended.
3. 3
   Add cubed butter to dry mixture.
4. 4
   Run processor for 45 seconds, until butter is blended with dry ingredients (you can also stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl, then cut butter into dry mixture with 2 knives used scissor-fashion).
5. 5
   Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Combine egg and milk in a small bowl, and pour into the flour mixture all at once.
7. 7
   Mix gently with a fork until dough sticks together; it will be rather wet.
8. 8
   Turn dough onto floured board and, with floured hands, knead gently 3 times, until dough holds together.
9. 9
   Dough will still be moist, pat out to a circle that is half an inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut into scones on an ungreased baking sheet, brush the tops with 2 T melted butter and sprinkle each with a pinch or two of Parmesan. (Reroll any leftover dough).
11. 11
    Bake 11-13 minutes, until golden brown.
12. 12
    Serve warm with butter.