British Apple Scones
British Apple Scones are a nice change to the classic scone. Made in a round, it requires no cutters and is very quick and easy to make.
Do you love scones? I do, very much, but I usually make traditional afternoon tea scones.
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However, once in a while, I may make cream girdle scones or soda scones. When I was visiting my Aunt Virginia in Scotland last year, I happened upon a recipe for Apple Scone Round in one of her recipe books. I’ve made it a few times now and thought I’d share with you, too!
British apple scones are perfect if you want to whip up some scones quickly, because there’s no cutting and re-rolling involved. They taste wonderful too, so you won’t be giving up flavor. Just slather with some really good butter and enjoy them with a hot cup of tea!
British Apple Scones
adapted from an old cookbook (printable recipe below)
Start by sifting the dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Next, rub the butter into the flour mixture.
Add the sugar and grated apple.
Then add the buttermilk.
Mix everything together gently until a dough forms, then place on a floured countertop. (Don’t overwork the dough or the scones will be tough.)
Roll out into about an 8″ (20 cm) round then move onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone sheet or parchment paper.
Score about half way through the dough, making 8 scones.
Brush with some milk (or buttermilk).
Next, sprinkle with some Demerara sugar.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Move to a cooling rack. Allow to cool a little before cutting and serving with butter. You could serve them with jam, too, but I think it takes away from the flavor of the apples in the scones.
And don’t forget a cup of tea!
Let me know if you try this recipe, and what you think of it.
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British Apple Scones
A quick and easy scone recipe with apple.
Ingredients
- 140 g (1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 50 g (1/4 cup) butter (1/2 stick)
- 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1 medium sized Granny Smith (cooking) apple, peeled, cored, and coarsely grated
- about 4 Tbsp buttermilk (only use enough to make a soft dough, but not sticky)
- more buttermilk or milk for brushing the dough
- Demerara sugar to sprinkle (use white sugar if that's all you have)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C)
- Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together, then rub in the butter.
- Add the sugar, grated apple and some of the milk until a soft dough forms. Don't add too much or it will be sticky.
- Roll out onto a floured countertop into an 8" round (20 cm). Score into 8 pieces with a knife (cut half way though the dough). Place onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone sheet or parchment paper.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Enjoy while still warm with some good quality butter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 sconeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 559mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 7g
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Hi. The scone looks amazing
I was wandering if it is possible substitute the buttermilk to something else
Yes, you can add a little lemon juice to regular milk instead :)
I bake scones today and all of them are eaten. Too small portion:). At least it must be doubled. Thanks a lot!!!
I wouldn’t disagree with that! :)
Hello from Scotland. Tried this recipe yesterday and it turned out amazing. The kids loved it too. We have an apple tree in our garden (cooking apples) and are always looking for recipes like this one. Thank you. This will be a regular on our family table now.
Oh lucky you with those fresh cooking apples! So happy you liked the recipe, as I do too! Thanks, Roanne! (Please click the 5 stars above the PRINT button if you get a chance, ta!)