British Apple Scones
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 scones
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Calories
155 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
British Apple Scones
Description
This recipe features a dough made from sifted flour, salt, baking powder, rubbed butter, sugar, and freshly grated apple to provide moisture and mild tartness. Buttermilk is added gradually to create a soft but not sticky dough. The dough is rolled into an 8-inch round and lightly scored into eight wedges to ease portioning after baking.
Baked at a high temperature, the scones develop a golden crust with a tender, moist interior. The milk brushing and sugar on top add subtle sweetness and a hint of crunch. These scones showcase the fresh Granny Smith apple’s bright flavor combined with the rich tenderness from butter and buttermilk.
They are best enjoyed warm from the oven with butter but can accompany breakfast or afternoon tea. Using fresh, organic apples is recommended to ensure optimal flavor and texture in the final product.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plain)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and coarsely grated, Granny Smith
- 4 Tbsp buttermilk only use enough to make a soft dough, but not sticky.
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk, as needed for brushing the dough
- 1 tsp demerara sugar or white sugar to sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200 ℃).
- Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together, then rub in the butter.
- Add the sugar, grated apple and some of the milk until a soft dough forms. Don't add too much or it will be sticky.
- Roll out onto a floured countertop into an 8" round (20 cm). Score into 8 pieces with a knife (cut half way though the dough). Place onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone sheet or parchment paper.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Enjoy while still warm with some good quality butter.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic apples for the best flavor and texture in these scones.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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