Apple and Cheddar Mini Scones
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home magazine- Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam Wis.
Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes- Tortes
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (6 oz.) vanilla yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. 2% milk, divided
- 1/3 cup shredded peeled apple
- 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh sage
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In another bowl, whisk egg, yogurt and 2 Tbsp. milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in apple, cheese and sage.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into eight wedges; cut each wedge in half.
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Transfer to parchment paper lined baking sheets. Brush tops with remaining milk; sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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makes 32 scones