Savoury Tomato and Basil Scones

Mille® 's Note:

I recommend that these savoury treats be served with an assortment of cheeses.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 7

Yield: 14.0 savoury ...

• 10 ounces self-rising flour (dry weight)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 5 fluid ounces whole milk
• sesame seed

Directions:

1. Place flour and salt in a bowl; rub butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, and then stir in basil.
2. Add tomato purée and milk to the flour and mix to a soft, but not sticky dough.
3. Roll out on a floured work surface in to a rectangle about ½ inch thick and cut into fourteen 1½-inch squares.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 230°C/ 450°F/ Gas Mark 8 for 10 minutes or until well risen and golden.
5. Store in a bread bin or airtight container at room temperature.