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August 30, 2013

Gimme Some Sugar-Brown Sugar Scones




Several years ago I attended a really fancy bridal shower tea.  There I was introduced to beautiful little scones, with sides of lemon curd and sweet butter and freshly made jam.  Sometimes I get a craving for a little bite or two of those biscuit-like delights.  

I like to create my own lighter versions, using less butter and more natural fat, like yogurt, or add healthy stuff like chia seeds.  Today I decided on a scrumptious brown sugar scone.  And this basic recipe I've created used only 4 main ingredients. 

 
Super Fluffy Brown Sugar Scones


2 cups self rising flour, plus additional for kneading 
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup, plus 1 Tb milk
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients.  Make a well in the center and add the yogurt and 1/2 cup milk.  Carefully incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened.  
Allow dough to rest 5 minutes.  This is what makes them fluffy. 


Sprinkle additional flour-about 1/4 cup onto bread board.  Knead dough, turning one-quarter turns, about 5-6 times.  
Pat dough into an 8 inch diameter circle about 1 inch thick.  
Transfer to a baking sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray.  


Cut dough into 8 wedges and separate slightly. 


Brush tops of scones with one tablespoon of milk. 
Bake for 30 minutes, until lightly golden. 
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.  

 
Serves 8.  Prep 10 min.  Bake 30 min. 



Grab a hot cup of coffee or sweet black tea and dig in!  These are very kid friendly as all my boys chowed these down, enjoying dipping them in the brown sugar I left for the photo.
 
What's your favorite breakfast pastry?
 
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