Cheese And Apple Scones

Mom is making this for thanksgiving breakfast.

Preheat oven to 450.

Grease a baking sheet.

In a bowl , mix the cheese and apples together.

In another larger bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder , salt , and baking soda.

Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add in buttermilk and mix together just until blended and moistened.

Fold in cheese-apple mixture.

Place dough on a floured work surface and knead 10 times.

With the palm of your hand , pat dough into a 9-inch circle , then cut into 8 wedges.

Separate the wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes , or until golden brown.

Cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.

cheddar cheese, apple, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, butter, buttermilk