Fri 15 Jun 2007
Ingredients:
-2 cups (215g) flour
-1/8 cup (30g) sugar
-1/8 cup (30g) unsalted butter, room temperature
-1 tablespoon baking powder
-1/2 cup (125ml) plain yogurt
-2 tablespoons milk
-1/2 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruits
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
3. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar and baking powder
4. Add in the diced butter and blend it all together with a fork, until no visible lump of butter remains
5. Add the yogurt and milk; mix it all together until the dough forms a ball
6. Fold in the nuts or dried fruits
7. Shape the dough into a circle about an inch thick, and cut into eight wedges
8. Place the wedges a few centimeters apart on the cookie sheet
9. Bake for 15 minutes, until the scones have risen and turned lightly golden
10. Serve warm
