Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Scones
Apple cinnamon sourdough scones are easy to make with sourdough discard. Packed with warm cinnamon and sweet apple flavor, these scones bake up tender and flaky, making them a perfect fall breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter frozen or very cold
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium (250 g) apples peeled, cored, and grated
- ½ cup (125 g) sourdough starter discard
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) heavy cream milk or half and half can be used
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) heavy cream milk or half and half can be used
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt and baking powder together. Use a cheese grater to grate the butter into the bowl. Toss the grated butter with the flour mixture with a fork to coat and separate the pieces of butter. Cut the flour into the butter using a pastry cutter or a bench scraper until the mixture comes together in pea size crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the grated apples, starter, egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a fork to gently mix. Because the grated apples release moisture, the dough will be slightly sticky.
- Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and use your hands to press and shape the dough into an 8" disc shape. (Use a small amount of flour if needed to help it from sticking to the surface.)
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges using a bench scraper or a large knife. Arrange the wedges onto a parchment lined baking sheet with space in between each wedge. Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake for 25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Mix the glaze ingredients and drizzle on top of the baked scones.
Notes
How to Store
- How to Store: Wrap the apple cinnamon scones with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- How to Freeze: Wrap the cooled scones tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: These are delicious at room temperature, but if you want them warmed, pop them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until they are heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sconeCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSugar: 21g