Fresh baked scones that will remind you of an apple fritter. Buttery and flaky they scones are simple to make and perfect with your morning tea or coffee.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
Add the cold butter to the bowl and using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour. Continue until a fine crumbly consistency is produced.
Stir in the diced apple.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg into the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the flour and stir together with your hands with a baking spatula until combined. Work gently and be careful to not over-mix the batter.
Spread a little flour on a work surface. Dump the batter onto the baking stone and pat down to make a 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 equal wedges.
Place the cut scones on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Bake for 16-20 minutes. The scones should be browned around the edges and on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Make the drizzle by mixing the icing sugar and cinnamon with the milk until dissolved. Drizzle over all the scones.
Notes
Tips to make the perfect scones
Have all the ingredients out and measured before you start to make the dough.
Keep the butter cold.
Cut the apple just before you start mixing the dough so that the chunks do not start to discolour/brown