Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons shortening, chilled
• 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.