RO*TEL Across America Recipe Contest - Pepperoni Pizza Scones

Pepperoni Pizza Scones

by Lizzy from NY

Delicious scones don't have to be sweet - try this savory pizza version and you'll understand why!

AVERAGE RATING

Category

Appetizer/Snack

Prep Time

50 minutes

Servings

12

Recipe Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1 can (10 oz) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and basil.

3. Cut butter into flour mixture with fork or pastry blender until small crumbs form.

4. Stir in pepperoni and cheese. Add milk, stirring until dough is just moistened. Stir in RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies.

5. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Pat into rectangle about 1 inch thick.

6. Cut dough into 12 squares. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet.

7. Bake 25 minutes until scones are golden brown. Serve warm.