Apple Honey Scones

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

Scones

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1-1/4 cups finely chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup honey.


Topping

  • 1 tbsp toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp sugar


Directions

  • Preheat oven 400°;
  • Lightly spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray;
  • Handle the dough gently;
  • Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt;
  • Cut in the margarine until mixture is coarse and crumby;
  • Add combined apple, milk and honey, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened;
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface;
  • Knead gently 5-6 times;
  • Pat dough into a 9-inch circle;
  • Mix together topping ingredients;
  • Sprinkle over dough;
  • Cut dough into 10 wedges;
  • Place 1/2-inch apart on prepared cookie sheet;
  • Bake 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown.


Calories: 223
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 36 grams

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