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 Apple Cream Scones

 

Tender biscuits great for breakfast or tea...
 

2 cups 

 

chopped Granny Smith apple

 

6 Tbs 

 

butter

 

1 Tbs 

 

instant coffee granules

 

1 tsp 

 

hot water

 

½ cup 

 

whipping cream

 

2 ¼ cups 

 

flour

 

1/3 cup 

 

sugar

 

1 Tbs 

 

baking powder

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

2 Tbs 

 

coarse sugar

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2

In medium skillet, cook apple in 2 T. butter until tender and liquid is almost absorbed, stirring often. Set aside and let cool.

3

In medium bowl, dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream.

4

In separate large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in remaining butter with pastry blender until pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Add apples and coffee mixture, stirring just until dough clings together.

5

Dump dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 6 times. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and pat dough into an 8" circle. Top with coarse sugar. Cut into 12 wedges; separating them slightly.

6

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done. Cool slightly; separate. Serve warm.

 

Yield: 12 scones

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