Apple Cheddar Scones
Unlike traditional scone recipes that call for generous
amounts of butter and cream, this version is leaner and lighter, though rich in
apple flavor.
Makes 6 scones
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 Gala or Golden Delicious apple, cored and finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg white
1/2 cup low fat (1%) milk
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In medium bowl,
combine flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender
or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in apple and cheddar
cheese. Beat egg white and milk until combined. Add to flour mixture, mixing
gently, until soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and
knead 4 times. Spread dough evenly in cake pan and score deeply with knife to
make six wedges. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when gently
pressed. Cool until warm or room temperature.