Asparagus Scones Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-3/4 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/4-inch pieces)
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp buttermilk, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pepper and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk just until moistened. Stir in cheese and asparagus.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate.
Brush with remaining buttermilk. Bake at 425° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 8 scones.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	535.97 Kcal (2244 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.72g	12%
Cholesterol	21.73mg	7%
Sodium	262.54mg	11%
Potassium	226.88mg	5%
Total Carbs	100.05g	33%
Sugars	2.79g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	11.26g	23%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	153.7mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.18 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.13g	12%
Cholesterol	8.81mg	7%
Sodium	106.38mg	11%
Potassium	91.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.54g	33%
Sugars	1.13g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	3%
Protein	4.56g	23%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	62.3mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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