Granny Smith Apple-Cheddar Scones |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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What could be better than warm scones for breakfast or brunch. The recipe comes from Family Circle magazine. Ingredients:
3 cups flour |
1/2 cup sugar, plus |
2 teaspoons sugar |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut up |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 granny smith apple, peeled,cored and diced (about 1 cup) |
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into very small dice (about 1 cup) |
1 egg white, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, lightly coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmag in a large bowl; add butter; cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. With a fork stir in buttermilk, apple, and cheddar cheese pieces just until mixture froms a dough.
4. Turn dough out onto floured surface, Knead 6 or 7 times; divide dough in half and gather each into a ball; pat each portion into a 6 to-inch-circle.
5. Using a sharp knife coated with nonstick cooking spray, cut each round into 6-equal-wedges; brush with egg white; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and no longer soft in center; with a serrated knife, cut through earlier wedge markes; remove to rack to cool; Serve warm or at room temperature.
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