Apple Scones Recipe

Average
Average budget

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c. butter chilled
2 small apples (or 1 large) peeled, cored and shredded
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon, divided
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt into a largebowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add shredded apple, 1/4 c milk, applesauce, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir to form a soft dough.

Step 2

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 - 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch round circles or drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. If making 6-inch rounds, score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges.

Step 3

Bake at 425 (220 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and risen.