Greek Yoghurt Cheese Scones

5 from 3 votes

Greek Yoghurt Cheese Scones

Quick and easy savoury scones that are made extra light and even more delicious with Greek yoghurt. They can be on the table within thirty minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: cheese, quick, scones, yoghurt

Servings: scones

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Choclette @ Tin and Thyme

Ingredients

1 oz unsalted butter (30g) fridge cold
4 oz wholemeal flour (whole wheat) (125g)
4 oz plain flour (all purpose flour) (125g)
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
1 tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp English mustard powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz cheddar cheese (90g) grated
1 egg
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Rub the butter into the flour and other dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles course breadcrumbs.
1 oz unsalted butter, 4 oz wholemeal flour (whole wheat), 4 oz plain flour (all purpose flour), ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), 1 tsp cream of tartar, ½ tsp sea salt, 1 tsp English mustard powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Stir in the cheese, then mix in the egg, yoghurt and enough water to form the mixture into a soft dough (another 1-2 tbsp).
3 oz cheddar cheese, 1 egg, 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Working quickly with your hands, bring the mixture together and form it into a round about ¾ inch thick. Cut out into 8 rounds.
Bake at 200℃ (400℉, Gas 6) for 12 to 15 mins or until the scones are golden and sound hollow when their bases are tapped.

Notes

For a spicier take on these scones, swap the mustard and cayenne for a teaspoon of your favourite chilli spice mix. Harissa, zhug and piri piri are all good.

If you don't have cream of tartar, use 2 tsp baking powder and omit the bicarbonate of soda.

Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on serving size and exact ingredients used. Pasta is not included in the calculation. Please refer to my nutrition disclaimer for further information.

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