Walnut and apple scones
5 Reviews
About the bake
Try these fruity nutty scones with a crunchy demerara topping. They are so quick to make for anytime and are truly delicious served with fresh cream and homemade jam.
Ingredients
- 225gAllinson's Self Raising Flour
- 40gButter (unsalted) (cold)
- 1.5 tbspBillington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
- 25gWalnuts (chopped)
- 1Apple(s) (eating, peeled, cored and diced)
- 150mlMilk (whole) (plus a little extra for brushing)
- 2 tbspUnrefined demerara sugar
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220˚C (200°C, 424F, gas mark 7).
Step 2
Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter, using the fingertips.
Step 3
Stir in the sugar, walnuts and apple.
Step 4
Pour in the milk and using a knife mix it until it comes together to form a dough.
Step 5
Turn out on to a floured work surface and knead very briefly just to bring it all together.
Step 6
Roll to a thickness of about 2 cm then, using a round cutter, cut out the scones. Re-roll the dough and cut again, until you have used it all.
Step 7
Place the scones onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes.