Herb Scones Print E-mail
Written by Margaret Foss, 2009   
110g (4oz) white self-raising flour
110g (4oz) wholemeal self-raising flour OR
use all white self-raising flour
55g (2oz) soft spread
1 tbsp fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, marjoram, chopped OR
1 tsp dried herbs such as herbes de Provence
150ml (5 fl oz) natural yoghurt

1. Spoon the flour into a mixing bowl, add the spread and rub it into the flour. Stir in the herbs.

2. Spoon in the measured yoghurt and stir to form a soft dough, adding a little more if needed.

3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly and briefly.

4. Pat the dough out with the heel of your hand to form a circle.

5. Cut with a very sharp knife into 6 triangles OR cut through sharply with a round cutter.

6. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 210(C/425(F/gas mark 7 for about 15 minutes or until golden and the base sounds hollow when tapped.