Recipe of Today: Apple Cinnamon Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced apples

For The Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsps milk
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In the mixing bowl of your Kitchenin KM50 Stand Mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

• Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.

• Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while the mixer is on low speed. Mix just until the dough comes together.

• Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough.

• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.

• Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until they are golden brown.

• While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

• Once the scones are done, let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones. Serve and enjoy!