Apple Pear Scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar ⓘ
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes ⓘ
- 1/2 cup diced golden delicious apple ⓘ
- 1/2 cup diced bosc pear ⓘ
- 2/3 cup buttermilk ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In large bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- With pastry blender, cut in cold, diced butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Stir in fruit.
- Stir in buttermilk gradually, tossing with a fork until moist clumps form.
- Transfer dough to lightly floured board. Knead lightly, about 4 turns. Do not over-handle!
- Pat lightly and shape into 9 inch round.
- With floured knife or pizza cutter, cut round into 8 wedges; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Separate wedges onto ungreased cookie sheet, allowing 1/2 inch between each.
- Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
449
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).