Apple Cinnamon Scones
These cinnamon apple scones are super light, flaky and easy to make! Perfect for breakfast or snack.
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 263kcal
Equipment
- Box grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground 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 350 F / 180 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
Make sure to rub the butter into the mixture, leaving some chunks of butter to create the flaky texture that we seek.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.4mg