Asparagus Scones

This is a savory scone. It is really yummy.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups fresh asparagus (cut into 1/4 in pieces)

2 cups flour

1 Tb sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp dried dill

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 cup cold butter

3/4 cup plus 2 Tb non-fat plain yogurt. divided

1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Method

• In a saucepan, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil, add the asparagus, cover and boil for 3 min. Drain immediately and place the asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
• Combine flour, sugar, bp, salt, bs, pepper, dill and cayenne. Cut in butter until mix resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup yogurt just until moistened. Stir in cheese and asparagus.
• Turn onto floured surface and knead. Transfer the dough to a sprayed baking sheet, pat into a 9-in circle. Cut into 8 wedges but don't separate.
• Brush with remaining yogurt and bake at 425 for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.