Yogurt Scones

      This summer I've been working to put up different jams and preserves for when we don't have wonderful cheap fruits about all the time.  Of course the problem with having all these tasty treats around is that you needs something to eat them with.  What could be better than scones? 
      Once I got to thinking about scones I decided that I wanted to come up with a healthier recipe that is super simple and fast.  Scones are pretty much like biscuits that are a bit sweeter.  They crumble and have a flaky texture with a gentle buttery and sweet flavor.  The recipe I finally ended up with is pretty neat because it is high protein (for a bread) with 6 grams and only 190 calories a piece and it's simple, only 4 ingredients. 

2 Cups self rising flour (or you can use regular flour and 1 TBS baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda)
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup frozen butter
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
      Simply mix the flour and salt then grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture.  Mix it in and gently break it apart and rub it together with your fingers to help it layer into the scones.  Next gently mix in the yogurt until the dough just comes together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead once or twice.  Then form into a 8-9 inch disk and cut it into 8 pieces.  Put it on a pan with parchment leaving a little space between each piece for it to rise.  Brush them with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar.  Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, until they begin to brown on top just slightly.  Spread with your favorite jam or preserve and enjoy while hot! 

I cut mine in 6 this time, but they are too big.

      I was really excited that this yogurt trick worked because the Greek yogurt makes this whole recipe easier.  First the yogurt is your flavor and sweeter.  while you can always fold in other things berries or chocolate chips why not fold in another flavor of yogurt like honey fig or lemon (maybe with some fresh thyme) or any of the other plethora of flavors they sell.  Also the yogurt is the source of protein in these scones, and double plus bonus they are delicious!!!
       Hope you enjoy a nice simple recipe for a change.  My sister informed me that things that I think are simple are often more complex when looked at through a different set of eyes.