Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Scones
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Scones! Yogurt gives these sweet and simple scones a wonderful flavor and texture, while fresh strawberries add color and texture. A great addition to a spring breakfast or brunch!
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter 8 tablespoons cold butter, diced into small pieces
- ½ cup liquid yogurt or kefir
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl {or in the bowl of a stand mixer or a blender}, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Add cold butter to dry ingredients. The goal is to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. There should be small pieces of butter distributed throughout the mixture. You can accomplish this by hand with a pastry cutter, by beating in the butter in your stand mixer, or by pulsing in the blender or food processor. It's up to you!
- In a small bowl {or a measuring cup with a spout} stir together yogurt drink and vanilla bean paste or extract. Pour into dry mixture and stir together just until a firm dough forms. Try not to overmix. Add strawberries and fold in gently.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat into a square, approximately 8 x 8 inches. {It doesn't have to be perfect!} Cut the square in half to form 2 long rectangles.
- Beginning at the top of one rectangle, cut a diagonal slice to form a triangular scone. Continue to cut down the rectangle. You should be able to get about 8 scones from each rectangle. {16 total} You can also use a biscuit cutter or cut into whatever shape you'd like.
- Place scones on prepared baking sheet and brush each one with yogurt, then sprinkle with granulated sugar or sanding sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden on top.