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apple cheddar scones

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Teresa Jacobson
@foundmyzen
New Orleans, LA

Scones, in my book, get a bad rep. Most people think they are flavorless rocks. In reality, scones are the perfect blend of muffin and biscuit. The key to a perfect scone is to NOT over mix. Scones should be mixed just enough that the dough starts to bind. That's it! You can then form, by hand, a flat circle and roll out to desired thickness and cut. The more you mix the tougher they become. This delicious recipe is adapted from a recipe in The Perfect Finish, a lovely dessert book. These are as close to perfect as a scone can get!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apple cheddar scones

  • 2 lg
    firm, tart apples (granny smiths work great)
  • 11/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar (plus a little for dusting)
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    cold butter (not margarine) , diced
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar (i use mild cheddar but sharp works well for more flavor)
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 lg
    eggs (1 for batter & 1 for wash)
  • (if desired, cinnamon and sugar mixture to sprinkle on after egg wash instead of plain sugar.)

How To Make apple cheddar scones

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2
    Peel, core and slice apples into sixteenths. Place them in a single on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the slices are dry to the touch and slightly colored. Allow to cool completely.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • 4
    In a separate bowl, blend together butter, cheese, cream and one egg.
  • 5
    Coarsely chop cooled apple slices and stir into butter mixture.
  • 6
    Mix butter mixture into flour mixture just until it begin to come together. (I mix with my hands so I am sure to not over mix.) It's ok to have large chunks of butter as this will add moisture to the scone as it bakes.
  • 7
    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, and mold into a disc shape. Flour your rolling pin (or press it out with your fingers) and roll to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into 6 triangular pieces.
  • 8
    Line your baking sheet with parchment paper again. Place each scone on prepared pan leaving roughly 2 inches between the scones.
  • 9
    Beat remaining egg in a bowl and brush on each scone and sprinkle each scone with sugar or cinnamon and sugar, if you prefer. Bake @ 375 degrees F. for about 20-30 minutes until firm and golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
  • 10
    These freeze well prior to baking. To prepare from frozen, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake as above but for perhaps a little longer.
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