Description
Delicious and flaky apple cinnamon scones perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Serve warm with butter or jam.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Scones, Scone Recipe, Breakfast Scones, Baking