Apple Cheddar Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees; grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   With 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the size of coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Toss the chopped apple and cheese in the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Beat together the egg white and milk until well combined.
6. 6
   Add to the flour mixture, mixing with a fork until a dough forms.
7. 7
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6 times.
8. 8
   Spread the dough evenly in the cake pan and score deeply with a knife into 6 wedges.
9. 9
   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top springs back when gently pressed.
10. 10
    Let stand for 5 minutes; remove from the pan.
11. 11
    Cool before serving.