Tiny Whole-wheat Pepper Scones

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cold
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 mix flours, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in mixing bowl. cut in shortening and butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles oatmeal. add egg and yogurt; mix with fork just until dough comes together.
• 3 turn dough out onto well-floured surface and knead gently about 8 turns. roll or pat dough 1 inch thick. cut out scones, using 1-1/4" round cutter. place 1/2 inch apart on nonstick baking sheets.
• 4 bake scones until puffed and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. transfer to rack and let cool several minutes before serving.