Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones

Made in the style of English cream scones, this apple-studded variation includes yogurt with a topping of cinnamon sugar and sliced almonds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
• 6 tablespoons shortening, chilled
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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. Cut dough into 8 wedges, and place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

To make the scone topping, whisk the milk and 1 egg together in a small bowl. Brush tops of scones with the egg mixture. Sprinkle each scone with cinnamon sugar and almonds.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.