Pesto-Cheddar Cheese Scones Recipe

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Pesto-Cheddar Cheese Scones
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (1 sticks) chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2/3 cup (packed) coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 oz)
  • 1 cup plus 4 tbsp (about) chilled whole milk
  • 1/4 cup purchased pesto
  • 1 large egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle each of 2 baking sheets with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and process, using on/off turns, until coarse meal forms. Add cheese and mix in, using 3 on/off turns. Transfer flour mixture to large bowl. Whisk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, pesto and egg in small bowl to blend. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until dough just comes together and adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
  2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Knead gently until smooth, about 5 turns. Pat out dough to 1-inch thickness. Using floured 2-inch-diameter cutter, cut out scones. Gather dough scraps; pat out to 1-inch thickness. Cut out additional scones. Repeat if more dough remains. Transfer scones to prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake scones until pale golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Place scones in basket and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.89 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.74g 10%
Cholesterol 25.01mg 8%
Sodium 93.48mg 4%
Potassium 135.5mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.85g 5%
Sugars 0.54g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 2.84g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 310.49 Kcal (1300 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 10%
Cholesterol 59.33mg 8%
Sodium 221.74mg 4%
Potassium 321.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 35.23g 5%
Sugars 1.27g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 3%
Protein 6.73g 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 2%
Calcium 156.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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