"Light as a Feather" Scones

Flaky and light, these scones are perfect for snacking or for breakfast. Made from ingredients you probably have on hand, they can be a special treat any time and are one of my favorite breakfast recipes to have with tea or coffee.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

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 and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

Step 4

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