Apple & Oat Scones

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8 Ingredients

Number of servings

1 cup self-raising flour
2tablespoons sugar
60grams butter, chopped
1 red apple, coarsely grated
1/2teaspoons ground cinnamon
1teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup buttermilk (see tip)

Nutrition per serving

8% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 3

Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a tray with baking paper.

Step 2 of 3

Combine flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub butter into flour mixture with fingertips until mixture forms fine crumbs. Stir in sugar and apple. Make a well in the centre and pour in most of the buttermilk mixture, reserving a little. Mix gently with a round-bladed knife until it forms a soft, moist dough (avoid overworking or dough will toughen). Use reserved buttermilk to moisten, if necessary.

Step 3 of 3

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead 3-4 times to smooth. Pat gently with hands until 2cm thick. Cut out scones with a floured 7cm-fluted cutter, pushing down quickly and firmly (don’t twist). Transfer to tray and brush tops with extra buttermilk. Bake for 15 minutes until risen and golden. Cool on a rack (cover loosely with a tea towel for soft scones or uncovered for firmer tops). Serve warm.