Asparagus Scones

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dill
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. add the asparagus pieces, cover the pot and let them boil for 3 minutes. drain asparagus and rinse with cold water, drain well and set aside.
• 2 in a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pepper, dill and cayenne. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in yogurt until moistened. stir in cheese and asparagus.
• 3 turn onto a floured surface and knead 10 times. transfer to a baking sheet covered with cooking spray. pat into a 9-in circle, cut into 8 wedges (not all the way).
• 4 bake at 425°f for 18-20 minutes. cool on a wire rack.