Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones

Name: Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: English, Scottish, British, European
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons almond extract; 59 milliliters sliced almonds; 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoons baking soda; 2 Tbsps cinnamon sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp milk; 118 milliliters plain yogurt; 0 teaspoons salt; 6 Tbsps shortening, chilled; 79 milliliters white sugar

Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones

Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones might be A mixture of yogurt, shortening, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

Stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Use two forks or a pastry blender to cut in the shortening with the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Stir in the chopped apples.

Ingredients you will need

Baking Soda

Shortening

Cornmeal

Apple

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Salt

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Mixing Bowl

Blender

Whisk 1 egg, yogurt, milk, and almond extract together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture just until blended. Gather the dough, and place the dough on a lightly floured surface; knead 4 to 5 times. Pat dough into a 7 inch diameter circle about 1 1/2 inch thick.

Ingredients you will need

Almond Extract