Cinnamon-Apple Scones
Description
These moist cinnamon-apple round scones give off a comforting, fall-ready flavor thanks to fresh Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch salt
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1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1 1/2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
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7 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon whole milk
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl; rub in butter. Add apples and 6 tablespoons brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup milk; work into a dough.
3
Press into a 6- to 7-inch round on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Score into 8 segments without cutting all the way through.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour.