Apple Cheddar Scones

Instructions

1. Position a rack at the center of oven and preheat oven to 375 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
2. Placed apple chunks in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake them until they are a bit golden and soft to the touch. Let them cool completely. (I tossed mine into a bowl and then stuck it in the freezer while I got everything else ready.) Leave the oven on.
3. Sift or whisk flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
4. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment*, along with cooled apple chunks, grated cheese, cream and one of the eggs. Start the mixer on low speed and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix only until the dough comes together- Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough onto a well-floured counter top and use floured hands to form the dough into a 6 inch circle (about 1 1/4 inches thick) Cut circle into 6 wedges. Transfer them to the baking sheet lined with a fresh sheet of parchment paper. Leave at least 2 inches between each scone.
6. Beat remaining egg in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Brush the scones with egg wash and sprinkle them with remaining sugar. Bake until firm and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack- eat warm!