Pear and Apple Cider Scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

Step 2

Heat the milk in a microwave safe container 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until heat. Steep 3 to 4 apple cider tea bags in the milk.

Step 3

Combine flour with the salt, baking powder, and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor.

Step 4

Drop the butter pieces into the food processor on top of the flour mixture.

Step 5

Pulse 15 to 20 times or until the mixture resembles a fine meal with no large pieces.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.

Step 7

Combine the steeped milk with the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla and stir until combined.

Step 8

Using a dough whisk (or a wooden spoon) stir until the mixtures begins to form a ball.

Step 9

Turn the dough out on to a floured work surface and knead lightly. Roll or press the dough out to one inch and cut the dough with a biscuit cutter (or you could use a knife and cut it into wedges).

Step 10

Place the scones on a silpat lined baking sheet and bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 11

Store in an airtight container for up to a week, if they last that long.