Granny Smith Apple Cheddar Scones

What could be better than warm scones for breakfast or brunch. The recipe comes from family circle magazine.

Heat oven to 400 degrees , lightly coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine flour , 1 / 2 cup of the sugar , baking powder , baking soda , salt , and nutmag in a large bowl.

Add butter.

Cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

With a fork stir in buttermilk , apple , and cheddar cheese pieces just until mixture froms a dough.

Turn dough out onto floured surface , knead 6 or 7 times.

Divide dough in half and gather each into a ball.

Pat each portion into a 6 to-inch-circle.

Using a sharp knife coated with nonstick cooking spray , cut each round into 6-equal-wedges.

Brush with egg white.

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and no longer soft in center.

With a serrated knife , cut through earlier wedge markes.

Remove to rack to cool.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, buttermilk, granny smith apple, sharp cheddar cheese, egg white