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Closeup of Savory Caprese Scones baked to golden brown perfection. They are cut into wedges sitting on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Savory Caprese Scones

Libby with Lemony Thyme
They are so flaky, bursting with flavors reminiscent of pizza.  The mozzarella cheese studded throughout was the perfect melty gooey yumness.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream cold
  • 1/3 cup chopped basil
  • 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese pearls or cubes
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper for topping
  • marinara sauce for dipping optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and reserve.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter. Mixture will resemble coarse meal.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, sour cream, and water. Beat lightly with a fork. Add to flour mixture, stirring with fork to make a shaggy dough. Add the basil, sundried tomatoes and mozzarella. Pour out onto a clean surface and knead about 10 to 15 times, until it just comes together.
  • Pat out into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping (optional).