Apple Cream Scones

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Archives

Serves 12 people

Categories: Breads- Rolls- Biscuits- Corn bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cup chopped tart apple
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee crystals
  • 1 tsp. hot water
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. coarse sugar

Directions

  1. Cook apple in 2 Tbsp. butter until tender and liquid is almost evaporated, attiring often; cool
  2. slightly. Dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream. Mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in remaining butter until pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Add apples and coffee mixture; stir just until dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead 6 times. On an ungreased baking sheet pat dough into an 8 inch circle. Top with coarse sugar. Cut into 12 wedges; separate slightly. Bake in a 400 degrees oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Cool slightly; separate. Serve warm.

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