To me, scones are a right proper fall food. They are best eaten warm. You can drench them in butter and scarf them with a hot cuppa on a chilly afternoon. You can grab one and take it with you on an afternoon walk under the changing canopy of leaves. You just can't beat a good scone, hot and crusty and meltingly soft in the middle.
These are one of my favorite scones. They combine 2 favorites - apples and cheese. My neighbor gave me some Granny Smith apples the other day - very nice - and I made these. TOH recipe.
Apple-Cheese Scones
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 margarine (5-1/3 tablespoons)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup diced peeled apple
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.
7Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
These make a good breakfast grab, they are not too sweet. Even my picky DS loves them!
Posts
11 comments:
Oooh now they are different and sounding good to me! Jan xx
Wow two of my favorite things combined into one! I am so ready for fall myself.
Your scones sound yummy, Raquel. I'm ready for some cooler weather too.
Save me one - I'll be right over!! ( I wish!)
Well I'M not ready for some cooler weather! 100 degrees - wow. If it hits 75 here I'm sitting with my feet in the fridge!
Sharp apples and strong cheddar cheese........the stuff of dreams. I must try these as soon as I can stand long enough.
love, Angie, xxx
That sounds like a really interesting combo. I would have never thought of combining the two in a scone.
your scones look fabulous and beautiful
Apple and cheese, thats an interesting combo Raquel.
I love scones, especially with jam and clotted cream..Yum
It feels like autumn here too Raquel. You can't beat the combination of apples and cheese. My favourite thing to eat is a nice slice of warm apple pie along with a delicious slab of good cheddar. Unbeatable!
Your scones look yummy...thanks for sharing the recipe...I too love apples and cheese! Also, congratulations on your upcoming marriage! =)
Apple and cheese always goes well together,
i will have a go at them,
Post a Comment