Saturday 20 September 2008

Apple-Honey Scones

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, chilled
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup honey

For the topping:

  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  2. Combine the first seven ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine the apple, milk and honey, and mix into the dry ingredients until they are just moistened.
  4. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface - knead gently 5-6 times. Pat into 9-inch circle.
  5. Combine remaining ingredients - sprinkle over dough.
  6. Cut into 10 wedges; place 1/2 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 16-18 minutes.

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