green chile scones

mild on the heat scale, best served warm. for entertaining, try cutting out scones with shaped cookie cutters. these are great with any BBQ or grilled dish. WE like them with huevos rancheros(eggs & chili) for brunch.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 16 scones

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped green chili pepper (the can works great)
• 2  cloves  minced garlic
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1  dash cayenne

Directions

1. mix flour, salt,& baking powder in large bowl.
2. add the chiles, garlic, and 1 c.
3. cream and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Place dough on a floured surface& knead until mixture forms a ball.
5. pre-heqat oven to 425 degrees.
6. divide dough into 2 pieces& pat each into a 10 inch circle on a greased cookie sheet.
7. brush the tops with remaining cream.
8. bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9. cut each circle into 8 wedges before serving.