Apple scones

0 min
hard
9 ingredients

Apple scones

Scones are a type of sweet bread roll originating from the United Kingdom, particularly associated with Scotland and England. Traditionally, scones were served with tea in the afternoon, forming an essential part of the famous "tea time." In Latin America, although they do not have an exclusive name, they are known and enjoyed in various regional variants, often adapted with local ingredients. For example, in some countries they are simply called "buns" or "sweet bread rolls," while in others they are fused with flavors typical of the area, such as the use of local fruits or spices. Their texture is soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, making them perfect to accompany with butter, jams, or honey.

Apple scones combine the British tradition with the fresh and juicy flavor of the apple, offering a delicious and aromatic option. This recipe is ideal to enjoy for breakfast or a snack, providing a sweet and natural touch to the palate.

How to make Apple Scones

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Incorporate the butter until it has a sandy texture.

Add apple and milk.

Mix to form a soft dough.

Turn out onto a lightly floured board.

Gently knead 8 to 10 times.

Form two 15 cm circles.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Brush the top with milk.

Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Score each circle into six triangle-shaped portions.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and risen.

Serve with warm butter and jam.

Optional: add 1/2 cup of currants to the mixture for an extra touch of flavor.

Apple scones

Ingredients (9)

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Apple
  • Milk
  • Cinnamon

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
  2. 2 Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl
  3. 3 Incorporate the butter until it has a sandy texture
  4. 4 Add apple and milk
  5. 5 Mix to form a soft dough
  6. 6 Turn out onto a lightly floured board
  7. 7 Gently knead 8 to 10 times
  8. 8 Form two 15 cm circles
  9. 9 Place on a greased baking tray
  10. 10 Brush the top with milk
  11. 11 Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon
  12. 12 Score each circle into six triangular portions
  13. 13 Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and risen
  14. 14 Serve with hot butter and jam
  15. 15 Optional: add 1/2 cup of currants to the mixture

Nutritional Information

Calories: 136 kcal
Protein: 5%
Carbohydrates: 7%
Fat: 6%
Sugar: 19%
Sodium: 10%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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