Apple-Cinnamon Scones

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apples and walnuts.
  • 2
    In small bowl, combine milk and egg yolk; blend well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • 3
    On lightly floured surface, gently knead dough several times. With floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out scones with 3-inch round or holiday-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • 4
    In small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Brush over tops of scones. In another small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; mix well. Sprinkle over scones.
  • 5
    Bake at 375°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Scone
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
5g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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