Apple Scones Recipe

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the diced apple.

In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract, then pour it into the dry ingredients.

Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.

Shape the dough into a circle, about 1-inch thick.

Use a sharp knife or a round biscuit cutter to cut the dough into scones.

Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.