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Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
Method
Directions for Scones
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Incorporate Butter
Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Apples
Fold in the diced apples gently.
- 5
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 6
Shape the Scones
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges.
- 7
Bake
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
