BLACK PEPPER SCONES

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup half and half or whipping cream
1 egg
melted margarine

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup margarine until crisp-tender; set aside. Cool slightly.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pepper and salt; blend well. Add whipping cream (or half and half), egg and sauteed onions; stir just until moistened.

On floured surface knead dough gently 5 or 6 times. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into 8 inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 16 minutes or until very lightly browned.

Brush with melted margarine. Serve warm.

"This goes well with many meals, especially soup."

Servings: 6
From: Debbie Holland, January 1988
Source: Pillsbury Winter Fun Cookbook