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Three scones on a platter.

Rhubarb Scones

Sweet and tart rhubarb scones are delicious for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c. cold (1 stick)
  • 1/2 c. vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 c. rhubarb chopped
  • 1 egg
  • coarse sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon,baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Mix well.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add the butter to the mixture. Use your fingers and mix the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles wet sand. 
  • In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, vanilla extract, and egg. 
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the rhubarb.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 30 seconds or until dough comes together.  Shape into an 8 inch circle. 
  • Cut the circle into 8 pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet.  Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they begin to brown.  Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack. Cool completely.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe