Apple Scones
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
Apples everywhere, so many apples and even more things to do with them! :) this is a classic. I love it because it's fast and good and makes my house smell like a bakery! Yum!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ + 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ cup butter (can be either chilled or in room temperature)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 small apples OR 2 large ones - peeled and cut into small pieces
For the topping:
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 220C or 425F
  2. Place all dough ingredients in a bowl (or a mixer bowl) and stir until a soft dough forms. The dough will be a just a little bit sticky.
  3. Turn dough into a slightly floured surface and knead gently a few times, just until the dough is less sticky.
  4. Divide dough into 2 balls and pat each ball into 2 circles (about 6-7 inches each).
  5. Place 2 circles on a slightly greased baking sheet.
  6. Brush tops with the 2 tbsp milk and sprinkle the 2 circles with the 1 tbsp sugar and ¼ tsp cinnamon.
  7. Score each circle into 6-8 wedges.
  8. Place in pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes or until browned and risen.
Recipe by Maya`s Kitchen at https://www.mayaskitchen.info/2011/10/10/apple-scones-2/