Tex Mex Scones

Name: Tex Mex Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/3 cup cold butter; 1 egg; 1 cup milk or cream; 1 finely chopped plum tomato; 1 minced jalapeno; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or scallions; 2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomato in oil, drained; 2 tablespoons sliced black olives; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 cup milk or cream
1 finely chopped plum tomato
1 minced jalapeno
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or scallions
2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomato in oil, drained
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2

Mix flour, salt, chili powder and baking powder.
3

Using pastry cutter or forks, cut in butter until it is the size of small peas.
4

Mix in egg and milk.
5

Add chopped vegetables and cheese; mix only until evenly combined.
6

Divide dough (it will be sticky, so you may want to LIGHTLY flour your hands) into 6 equal parts. Shape round patties that are 2-3 inches thick.
7

Bake on lightly oiled baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.