Apple Scone

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

How about a wonderful, simple breakfast for the morning of? This recipe is so simple and quick to make for a delicious breakfast to go along with that cup of tea. The light taste of apple and a hint of cinnamon will brighten up anyone's day. So when you think of St. Patrick's Day don't just think of corned beef, beer, and potatoes, think of this amazing little breakfast to start your day off perfect.

Ingredients: 

2 3/4 Cups Flour

1 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

3 Tablespoons Butter

3/4 Teaspoon Salt

2/3 Cup Milk

2 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar

1 Egg, beaten

1 Cup grated Apple

Topping

2 Teaspoon Melted Butter

Granulated Sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450*

Butter and flour 9x9 square baking pan

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

Blend in room temperature butter and then mix in sugar.

Beat egg into milk and add in grated apples. Mix gently into flour mixture until fully mixed. 

Spread dough onto your greased 9x9 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. 

Place onto a cutting board and spread melted butter on top and sprinkle as much sugar as you please 

Cut into 9 sections and serve warm

Directions from irish-expressions.com