Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 250g (1 1/2 cups)
- Granulated sugar: 50g (1/4 cup)
- Baking powder: 10g (2 teaspoons)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, cold and diced: 100g (7 tablespoons)
- Milk: 125ml (1/2 cup)
- Apples, peeled and diced: 1 medium (about 150g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add diced apples and cinnamon and mix well.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly just until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick circle.
- Cut out 8 scones with a cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutritional Information
(per scone):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 13g (6g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 32g (2g fiber)
- Protein: 4g
- Sugar: 16g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy and buttery
- Slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon
- Crisp exterior and soft interior
User Comments:
- "Delicious and easy to make. My kids loved them!"
- "Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack."
- "I added a drizzle of glaze for a sweet touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For best results, use cold butter. This will help the scones rise properly.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the scones tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Serve the scones warm or at room temperature.
