Granny Smith Apple-Cheddar Scones Recipe

Name: Granny Smith Apple-Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; ½ cup sugar, plus; 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut up; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 granny smith apple, peeled,cored and diced (about 1 cup); 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into very small dice (about 1 cup); 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
½ cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
1 cup buttermilk
1 granny smith apple, peeled,cored and diced (about 1 cup)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into very small dice (about 1 cup)
1 egg white, lightly beaten

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees, lightly coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmag in a large bowl; add butter; cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
With a fork stir in buttermilk, apple, and cheddar cheese pieces just until mixture froms a dough.
4
Turn dough out onto floured surface, Knead 6 or 7 times; divide dough in half and gather each into a ball; pat each portion into a 6 to-inch-circle.
5
Using a sharp knife coated with nonstick cooking spray, cut each round into 6-equal-wedges; brush with egg white; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
6
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and no longer soft in center; with a serrated knife, cut through earlier wedge markes; remove to rack to cool; Serve warm or at room temperature.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, plus, 2 teaspoons sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Granny Smith Apple-Cheddar Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Granny Smith Apple-Cheddar Scones

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