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Two apple cinnamon scones.
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Cinnamon scones

These easy cinnamon scones are soft, flavorful, and come together with just a few basic ingredients. Packed with warm cinnamon in every bite, they’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or a quick homemade treat with your afternoon coffee. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and they’re ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: cinnamon scones, fall baking, scones, scones with apple
Servings: 6 scones
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Maayke

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 stick butter small cubes
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 apple
  • A pinch salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F (200C).
  • Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon to a large bowl and give it a quick whisk.
  • With your fingers, rub in the cold butter until it resembles bread crumbs.
  • Pour in the milk and quickly knead the dough until everything is combined.
  • Transfer the dough onto a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper and shape it into a disk. It should be about 1 ½ inches (3-4 cm) thick.
  • Cut the disk into eight wedges and divide them over the tray.
  • Give the scones a brush with some milk or egg wash and bake them for about 20 minutes until golden.
  • Let the cinnamon scones cool and drizzle over some glaze or serve them with clotted cream and jam.

Notes

  • Cold Ingredients: Keep your butter and milk cold for flakier scones. Chill the butter before grating or cutting it into the flour.
  • Cutting the Dough: Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut your scones cleanly for nice edges.
  • Storage: Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or toaster.
  • Freezing: These scones freeze well! Freeze them individually and reheat from frozen in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Glaze (optional): A simple powdered sugar glaze with a splash of milk or lemon juice adds a nice touch. Drizzle after the scones have cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg