Apple Cheddar Scones

"These are wonderful for brunch or add a scoop of ice cream and they make a great dessert. This recipe came from Taste Of Home magazine."

Ready In:

42mins

Ingredients:

9

Yields:8

ingredients

• 1 ³⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon baking soda
• ¹⁄₃ cup cold butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1 cup diced peeled apple

• directions

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
  • Gently fold in the cheese and apples.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
  • Pat into a 9-inch circle.
  • Cut into eight wedges.
  • Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.