Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples: 2 medium, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter: 8 tablespoons, cold and cubed
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and diced apples.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk-apple mixture.
- Stir the dough gently until it just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 triangles and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per scone)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- A traditional American-style scone with a sweet and tangy flavor from the combination of apples and buttermilk.
- The texture is light and fluffy with a slight crispness on the outside.
- The apple adds a nice juicy flavor and a hint of freshness.
User Comments:
- "These scones were delicious! The apple flavor was a great addition."
- "I love how light and fluffy these scones are. The buttermilk gives them a great tangy flavor."
- "These are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The apples make them extra juicy."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use cold butter when mixing the dough, as this will help create a flaky scone texture.
- Do not overmix the dough; this will result in tough scones.
- If you want to add more apple flavor, you can use apple cider or apple juice in place of some of the buttermilk.
