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MUFFIN &
SCONE RECIPES:
Apple Cream Scones
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Apple
Cream Scones |
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Tender biscuits
great for breakfast or tea...
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2
cups |
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chopped Granny Smith apple |
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6
Tbs |
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butter |
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1
Tbs |
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instant coffee granules |
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1
tsp |
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hot
water |
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½
cup |
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whipping cream |
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2 ¼
cups |
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flour |
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1/3
cup |
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sugar |
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1
Tbs |
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baking powder |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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2
Tbs |
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coarse sugar |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 400 degrees F. |
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In medium
skillet, cook apple in 2 T. butter until tender
and liquid is almost absorbed, stirring often.
Set aside and let cool. |
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In medium
bowl, dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Bake 20-25
minutes, or until done. Cool slightly; separate.
Serve warm. |
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Yield: 12 scones |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "I made these for a brunch that I attended.
They were consumed quickly and received high praise. Pretty moist
for a scone too."
-El Paso, TX
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