Apple Scones

Name: Apple Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, cold; 1/2 cup apple, shredded (1 medium); 1/2 cup milk; to taste milk, for topping the scones; to taste sugar; to taste cinnamon

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup apple, shredded (1 medium)
1/2 cup milk
to taste milk, for topping the scones
to taste sugar
to taste cinnamon

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2

Measure flour, sugar, b. powder, soda, and salt into large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
3

Add apple and milk. Stir to form soft dough.
4

Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet.
5

Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each top into six pie-shaped wedges.
6

Bake for 15 minutes or until browned and risen. Serve with warm butter and marmalade.
7

Optional: Add 1/2 cup currants to batter.