Description
Enjoy a comforting start to your day with these Delightful Apple Cinnamon Scones. Fluffy, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, these scones are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the scones.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
- Add Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate Apples: Stir the diced apples into the crumbly mixture to distribute them evenly.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together into a smooth ball.
- Shape and Cut: Shape the dough into a circle approximately 1-inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the best flaky texture in the scones.
- Gently mix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the cinnamon and sweetness.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
