Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones: A Cozy Morning Hug in Every Bite
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cflour
- ¾ cregular rolled oats
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- 1 tbspbaking powder
- 2 tspcinnamon
- ¼ tspsalt
- 6 tbspcold butter
- 1egg
- ½ cplain yogurt
- 2 capple
- ½ craisins
- ½ tspcinnamon
- 1 tspsugar
- ¼ cpowdered sugar
- 1 tbspmilk
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
Add the cold chopped butter and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to incorporate it until the butter pieces are pea-sized or smaller.
- 4
Add the egg, yogurt, chopped apple, and raisins. Mix well with a spatula, then knead lightly by hand to bring the dough together.
- 5
Turn dough onto a floured parchment-lined baking sheet. Divide in half and shape each into a round disk. Cut each into 8 wedges, but don’t separate them completely.
- 6
Mix the cinnamon and sugar topping, and sprinkle evenly over both disks.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing through the wedges.
- 8
Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones: A Cozy Morning Hug in Every Bite
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About this Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones: Your Cozy Morning Hug
Imagine starting your day with a warm, flaky scone that tastes like a hug from grandma's kitchen. Our Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones are exactly that—a delightful blend of comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a special breakfast or an indulgent afternoon tea.
These aren't just any homemade scones; they're packed with tender, sweet apples, hearty rolled oats, and juicy raisins, all embraced by the warm spice of cinnamon. What makes these particular scones stand out is their wonderfully tender texture, thanks to cold butter and a secret ingredient: plain yogurt. This touch of yogurt not only adds a subtle tang but also helps create a lighter, softer crumb, making them a delicious "semi-healthy indulgence" you can feel good about.
With only 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have 16 beautiful apple raisin scones ready in under an hour. They are surprisingly easy scones to make, even for novice bakers! These are excellent for brunch ideas, holiday mornings, or simply a cozy weekend treat. The combination of apples, cinnamon, and oats makes them a fantastic choice for fall baking, but their timeless appeal means you'll want to bake them year-round. Enjoy these high fiber scones with your favorite cup of coffee or tea, or drizzle them with a simple milk glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.