"Light as a Feather" Scones

Method4 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

   Uses cooking spray

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   Step 2: Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder (1 teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon) in a bowl. Add butter (5 tablespoons) and mix with fingers until coarse crumbs form. Gently mix yogurt, egg (1), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) into flour mixture until dough is just combined.

   Uses 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour · ¼ cup white sugar · 1 teaspoon baking powder · ¼ teaspoon salt · 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed · ¾ cup reduced-fat vanilla yogurt · 1 egg, beaten · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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   Step 3: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush each wedge with milk (1 tablespoon) and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

   Uses Scone dough · Flour for lightly dusting the surface · 1 tablespoon milk · 1 tablespoon white sugar

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   Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

   Bake scones · 15 minUses Shaped and topped scones