This Apple Scone is the perfect recipe that is known for its crumbly, flaky, yet light texture. Apple scones are a versatile and tasty treat that is a perfect companion to your afternoon tea or a hot mug of cocoa during rainy days.
Also, these health Apple Cinnamon Scones are popular because it is the perfect balance of savory and sweet and is therefore considered a must-experience gastronomic treat.
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Scones are popular treats in Great Britain. It is a common dessert that is often taken during high tea. But you don’t need to travel far to get a taste of the great ‘ol Britain. You can bring these cultural flavors to the comforts of your home by following this simple, full-proof recipe.
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About Apple Scones
- Texture: These apple scones have a flaky, soft and crumbly texture.
- Taste: They have a balanced taste of savory and sweet.
- Appearance: They have a beautiful golden brown color.
- Time: It takes 1-2 minutes to shred the apple, 5 minutes to prepare the dough and 15-20 minutes to bake.
- Effort: This recipe is easy, simple and quick. All you need to do is shred the apple, make the dough and cut it into equal pieces, then bake for 20 minutes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Why is this recipe the best out there? Let me enumerate why it’s an all-time fave.
- This recipe is unique. Scones are an upgrade from the common cookie and are sure to impress family and friends.
- This scone recipe might be unique, but it is still very simple to make. You do not need to be a professional baker to make this.
- This recipe makes use of simple ingredients and will not need any special kitchen equipment or utensils.
- Scones are versatile dishes; they can be served as a dessert or breakfast, but it also goes well with other more savory dishes such as dishes served during family dinners, etc.
What’s In This Apple Scones Recipe
There is magic in simplicity. This tasty Apple Scone recipe is made up of only eight ingredients but, when baked together, creates a most memorable munching experience.
Plain flour: Plain flour is used as the base for scones. The gluten that plain flour contains gives it structure. Used in making Cherry Scones and Pear Bread.
White sugar: Sugar is where the scone derives its sweetness. The sugar also gives the scone’s crust its light brown color.
Baking powder: Is a leavening agent that forms carbon dioxide when baked. This makes your scone puff up and rise.
Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavening agent in the recipe. Baking soda also neutralizes the acids in the recipe.
Cinnamon (ground): Cinnamon complements the flavor of apple in the recipe. It also gives scones their distinct and delectable aroma.
Butter: The butter holds the structure of baked goods. It also gives a savory, richer flavor to recipes.
Apple (shredded): adds fruity flavor to the scone. The flavor of apple goes well with cinnamon, and these ingredients are the main source of flavor in the recipe.
Milk: Added to the batter to make a soft dough. It also adds moisture to the dish and makes it light and fluffy.
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Variations & Substitutions
- You can add raisins to your recipe by putting them on your dough before kneading.
- You can also add other herbs and spices to the recipe if you like. Herbs and spices do not affect the texture of the scone.
- You can also add other kinds of fruit. Berries are popular additions to scones but make sure to add them when you’re bringing the dough together. Frozen berries are great because they don’t break easily when kneading.
How to Make Apple Scones - Step By Step
Follow the following steps to make great scones:
One: Preheat the oven to 425 F/218 C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Two: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
Three: Rub the butter into the mixture, then add the shredded apple and milk and mix until a dough has formed.
Four: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle with about 2 cm thickness.
Five: Use a knife to divide it into 8 pieces. Place them on the baking sheet and then scatter the cinnamon sugar on top.
Six: Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes until they are golden brown. Allow to cool and serve!
Top Tips!
- Do not overbeat the batter of your Apple Scones; this will make your scones dense.
- Make sure to rub the butter into the mixture. Butter makes the crust of the scone crumbly and soft.
- Do not forget to add your leavening agents – baking powder and baking soda – this will create pockets of air in your dough, making it rise and have its light texture.
- If you’re trying to use other kinds of flour other than plain flour, make sure that it has 10.5% protein. This has the right amount of gluten that will keep your scones light and flaky.
- Avoid using wheat flour as much as possible. This kind of flour contains too much gluten and will give you very dense scones.
Serving Suggestions
Scones are usually taken with afternoon tea, but it’s such a wonderful recipe in the first place because it is very versatile.
You can serve scones with meals as it pairs well with savory dishes such as Panko Breaded Chicken Breast, Smoked Salmon Pizza and Mexican Burgers. You can take it on picnics, or it can serve as your to-go snack for your office/school lunches.
Scones also make good breakfast, just eat it with your early morning coffee and you’re prepped to start your day.
Storage
To store: You can store Apple Scones in a pantry or an airtight container just fine. Scones not kept in the fridge will last for 2 to 3 days. After three days, your scones might lose their flakiness and moisture and will be dry.
Freezing: Keep your scones in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. This will make it last longer and will be good to eat for a week. Scones also freeze well, so you can keep them in the freezer if they are put in a proper container.
Make ahead of time: You can make the scone mixture ahead of time by adding the dry ingredients and rubbing in the butter. Put it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. You can also make the dough and shape your scones ahead of time. Make sure to freeze the shaped scone doughs until they can hold their shape, transfer them to a resealable plastic/airtight container, and freeze.
Reheating: Scones are best served warm. If you’re keeping your scones in the freezer, heat them in a preheated oven at 300F/150C for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
This could be because you did not properly rub in the butter. A dense texture can also be caused by over-kneading and using flour with too much gluten.
Do not roll out your dough too thinly, a 2cm thickness will make the perfect scone when baked.
This means you’ve added too much butter to your recipe. Rubbing butter into flour is crucial to the recipe but do not overdo it.
To make good scones, you have to use cold or frozen butter and don't overwork the batter; these are the secret to success.
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Recipe
Apple Scones
Equipment
- Box grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter , cold, cut into cubes
- 1 cup apple , shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar , to sprinkle on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F/218 C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon and salt until combined.
- Rub the butter into the mixture, then add the shredded apple and milk and mix until a dough has formed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle with about 2 cm thickness.
- Use a knife to divide it into 8 pieces.
- Place them on the baking sheet and then scatter the cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes until they are golden brown. Allow them cooling.
Notes
- Do not overbeat the batter of your scones; this will make your scones dense.
- Do not also over-knead your dough. Over-kneading dough creates a “gluten network” and will make your scones dense. A dense dough will not flaky texture that perfect scones should have.
- Make sure to rub the butter into the mixture. Butter makes the crust of the scone crumbly and soft.
- Do not forget to add your leavening agents – baking powder and baking soda – this will create pockets of air in your dough, making it rise and have its light texture.
- If you’re trying to use other kinds of flour other than plain flour, make sure that it has 10.5% protein. This has the right amount of gluten that will keep your scones light and flaky.
- Avoid using wheat flour as much as possible. This kind of flour contains too much gluten and will give you very dense scones.
Variation
- You can add raisins to your recipe by putting them on your dough before kneading.
- You can also add other herbs and spices to the recipe if you like. Herbs and spices do not affect the texture of the scone.
- You can also add other kinds of fruit. Berries are popular additions to scones but make sure to add them when you’re bringing the dough together. Frozen berries are great because they don’t break easily when kneading.
Celine
Perfect and healthy breakfast; I made a big patch for the whole week.
Beth
Which apple is the best to use?
Radwa
You can use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.