Warm Cinnamon Scones

Ingredients:

Scones:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup toasted wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup cold butter
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup honey

Topping:

• 2 teaspoons wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the apple, milk and honey; add to dry ingredients just until moistened.
    
2. Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times. Gently pat dough into a 9-in. circle, about ½ in thick. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over dough. Cut into eight wedges.
    
3. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Note: Makes 8.


Photo Credit: King Arthur Flour