Flaky Cheddar Scones

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 Tbs. baking powder
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 4 oz. unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, pepper and salt in large bowl.
  4. Rub butter into flour mixture with fingers or use two knives to cut into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  5. Stir in yogurt and cheese.
  6. Shape dough into ball on lightly floured work surface.
  7. Roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness, and cut into 18 to 20 circles with round cookie cutter or glass.
  8. Place scones 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Transfer to cooling rack or serving platter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19364.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 491.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 81.8mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 268.8mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1809.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.6mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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