Apple Cheddar Scones - Healthy Pantry

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large apple, such as Gala, Fiji or Granny Smith, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Honey, for serving (optional)
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until mixed. Cut butter into dry ingredients using a fork, until the mix is crumbly.
• Add milk to the dry ingredients and stir until loosely mixed. Fold in apple and cheddar until just mixed.
• Press dough into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden-brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with honey and enjoy.