Tuesdays with Dorie: Apple Cheddar Scones

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My sister is always telling me she can’t do the Tuesdays with Dorie recipes at home. Too many pans, too many steps, weird ingredients.

Jennifer, this one is for you: apple cheddar scones.

You probably have most of the ingredients right now. And if you don’t, this is a great recipe for substitutions. Not feeling the apples? Replace the 1/2 cup of apple juice with water and the 1/2 cup of dried apples with something else (i.e. a 1/2 cup of smoked bacon, country ham, sausage, dried blueberries, dried cranberries). Or trade the cheese for toasted walnuts or pecans.

Seriously, you don’t even need a rolling pin. Stir the ingredients together, sprinkle a little flour on the counter, and pat the dough into a circle or rectangle, 1/2-inch thick. Then cut it into 12 slices. If you’ve patted it into a circle, cut it pizza-style. If you’ve done a rectangle, cut it into 12 smaller rectangles or grab a glass and cut it biscuit-style. Then place the slices on a baking sheet, and bake them for about 15 minutes.

If you don’t want 12 scones, divide the recipe in half.

The apple cheddar scones are great plain or with butter. But if you decide to go with fruit and nuts instead, try making a glaze with powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and a little vanilla. And invite me over.

For the full recipe, visit Karina of The Floured Apron.

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Comments

  • food librarian July 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am

    These look soooo yummy. Love the triangle shape!

  • kim July 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am

    they came out so pretty! love your photos, and great substitution ideas :)

  • Laura July 1st, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Your scones look fabulous! Gorgeous pics. I’m like your sister in that respect. I have re-thought my TWD membership on many occasions;)

    Tell her its like loosing your virginity…it only hurts the first time and then its fan-effing-tastic;)

  • heather b July 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    yum! Your scones look very tasty! Great job!

  • Madam Chow July 1st, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    As usual, beautiful photos, and you made me laugh!

  • Caitlin July 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I agree - it’s wonderful to have a recipe with so much versatility that’s so easy to mix up and bake. Your scones are beautifully flaky!

  • Susan July 1st, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Perfect Wedges - perfect layers…great photos!

  • Erin July 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    I love the shape of your scones. They look delicious!

  • Kayte July 1st, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Sometimes you just have lead them by the nose…you did a great job of it. Great looking scones, am sure that alone sold her on the whole deal.

  • Dolores July 1st, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    This *is* the ultimate recipe for the “I don’t have the tools to bake” crowd, isn’t it? Got hands? Got a bowl? Got an oven and a baking sheet or roasting pan? You can make scones…

    Yours are gorgeous… great job!

  • Tammy July 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    yum they look great! I would love one for my morning tea right now!

  • karen July 1st, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    they look great! hopefully these can make your sister come around :P

  • Christine July 1st, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    Love the triangle shapes and your scones look delicious!

  • Linda at Tender Crumb July 1st, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    perfect looking scones! I like where you’re going using meat in lieu of fruit idea…my hubby used the scone to make a sandwich with egg and bacon…i’m scared to admit it, but it was quite delicious!

  • Kelly July 1st, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    They look great!

  • Pamela July 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 am

    Your scones look really great. Pictures are so clear and pretty!

  • rainbowbrown July 2nd, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Yeah, Rebecca’s sister, you’d better just go ahead and make them. Really.

  • Ulrike July 2nd, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Until last week I wouldn’t have thought of a triangle shape ;-), and tell your sister they are really easy to make.

    Yours look great

  • Michelle from Baken July 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Great photos! These scones were great, I like your substitution ideas (the bacon in particular :).

  • jennifer July 2nd, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    I STILL NEED A DAMN OVEN. they do look good. And you said the magical word… BACON.

  • Shirlie July 2nd, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Wow, your photographs are gorgeous! The texture looks absolutely perfect.

  • Kristen July 2nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Oh my, I didn’t even think about putting meat in them. DH will love them even more that way! Thanks!

  • JacqueOH July 2nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Yep, I agree, very simple, which was nice for a change. A bowl, fork, and spatula was all I used, come to think of it.

    Anyway, wow, those are some beautiful scones! Picture perfect!

  • Julie July 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    Those look fabulous! I’m definitely going with some form of smoked meat next time.

  • Anne July 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Wow, your variations sound SO good and I love the photos! Yum!

  • Julie July 3rd, 2008 at 12:16 am

    I’ve never tried apples and cheese together even though I’ve seen the combo a lot. I love scones, though, and I may have to break down and try this recipe!

  • Lynne July 3rd, 2008 at 6:07 am

    I agree, the scones can be made with just about anything. A great basic recipe. Love yours.

  • Steph July 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 am

    Your scones look amazing! They baked up so nice and crisp on the outside. You can tell that they’re definitely flaky on the inside too.

  • Natashya July 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 am

    Your scones look perfect. Thanks for all the suggestions for future scone making.

  • Lucy July 3rd, 2008 at 7:14 am

    thanks for you comment on my braid; “on to next damn month” — that killed me!
    also, those buttermilk cookies from a couple posts ago? I’m in love with them. have made them 3 - 4 times in the past 2 months. seriously.
    and finally, “ezra pound cake” makes me so happy. brilliant.

  • LyB July 3rd, 2008 at 8:08 am

    They look so flaky and delicious! I agree that these are very versatile, that’s always a good thing!

  • Prudy July 3rd, 2008 at 8:56 am

    I loved the ease of this recipe. I’m also trying to convince my reluctant sisters to join up! Your scones look wonderful.

  • Shari July 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 am

    I love all your ideas of working with this recipe! It’s so versatile. Your scones look perfect!
    Shari@Whisk: a food blog

  • Colleen July 3rd, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  • Shandy July 3rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Your scones are perfect and your pictures are beautiful! I have a sister that sounds so like yours. Although, she has no trouble coming over and eating everything that I make =D.

  • Isa July 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    The scones look great! and the idea of fruits and nuts instead of cheddar and apples sounds good. Specially with that icing on top *drooling*
    Thanks for your comment in my blog!*

  • Mari July 7th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Love the new look, lady! And your scones look great, too!

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