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British Apple Scones
British Apple Scones are light and tender pastries combining all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and grated apple. The grated apple adds moisture and subtle fruit flavor without overpowering the dough. The scones bake to a golden brown with a soft crumb and a delicate sweetness, finished with a sugar sprinkle on top for a slight crunch. Typically served warm with butter, they complement tea or breakfast nicely.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
scones
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
British, Scottish
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.
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Notes
- Use fresh, organic apples for the best flavor and texture in these scones.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% 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.