Cheddar-Apple Scones

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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   2. Add vinegar to the milk, and set aside. You are making sour milk, which will keep scones moist.
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   3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
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   4. Cut butter into dry ingredients with a pastry blender, until the butter is the size of peas.
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   5. Stir in shredded cheddar and diced apple pieces.
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   6. Add the sour milk, and stir gently until dough just comes together. (It will be sticky.)
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   7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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   8. Turn dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Dust your hands with flour and lightly pat the dough into an 8 inch circle.
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   9. Dip a knife in flour and carefully score the dough into 8 wedges. You will be cutting most of the way through the dough, but not entirely through to the bottom. Do not separate the wedges.
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    10. Beat the egg and water together to form an egg wash.
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    11. Gently brush the egg wash over top of the dough.
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    12. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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    13. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.
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    14. Before, serving, cut scones into wedges, following the scored marks made prior to baking.