Apple Cheddar Scones Recipe
I serve these golden scones for brunch. Add a scoop of ice cream and they make a great dessert. —Jeanne Alexander, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 8
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 cup diced peeled apples
- Carbohydrate 1.47957416854063 g
- Cholesterol 36.8298958520999 mg
- Fat 13.701789798501 g
- Fiber 0.00110416666666667 g
- Protein 1.15490729302632 g
- Saturated Fat 8.67462067099131 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (49g)
- Sodium 946.114418477782 mg
- Sugar 1.47847000187396 g
- Trans Fat 0.954087542138618 g
- Calories 131 calories
Directions In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Gently fold in the cheese and apples. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 scones. Originally published as Apple Cheddar Scones in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p9
