Do you have a good recipe for an apple and cheddar scone, with no nuts?

Question

I am looking for a recipe for an apple and cheddar scone, with no nuts. Please give detailed information for preparing & baking. Thanks! :-)

Answer 1

Apple Cheddar Scones

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter 1 Golden Delicious apple, cored, finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg white
1/2 cup low fat (1%) milk

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In medium bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt. with a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in apple and cheddar cheese.
Beat egg white and milk until combined. Add to flour mixture, mixing gently, until soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead 4 times.
Spread dough evenly in cake pan and score deeply with a knife to make six wedges.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when gently pressed.
Cool until warm or room temperature.

Hope that helps.......

Answer 2

Apple Cheddar Scones

INGREDIENTS
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
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced peeled apples

DIRECTIONS
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-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.