Apple Cinnamon Scones
Soft scones loaded with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
8 tablespoons of butter, cubed
1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup light cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Topping
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar, sour cream, and light cream.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix, then lastly add in the diced apples and stir to combine. If needed lightly flour your hands to make sure all ingredients are combined.
5. Add the dough to a floured surface and gently knead into a circle about 7 inches wide. See photos in post.
6. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar, and a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg.
7. Slide into 8 triangles, add to your baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
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