Cheese And Apple Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°; grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix the cheese and apples together.
3. 3
   In another larger bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
4. 4
   Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Add in buttermilk and mix together just until blended and moistened; fold in cheese-apple mixture.
6. 6
   Place dough on a floured work surface and knead 10 times; with the palm of your hand, pat dough into a 9-inch circle, then cut into 8 wedges.
7. 7
   Separate the wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.