APPLE & CHEDDAR MINI SCONES

Apple & Cheddar Mini Scones image

Because cheese and sage go so well with apples, I decided to put them all in scones. These mini treats make a fall weekend brunch, tailgate or party even more fun. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 32 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
1/3 cup shredded peeled apple
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg, yogurt and 2 tablespoons milk; stir into crumb mixture until just moistened. Stir in apple, cheese and sage., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 6-in. circle. Cut each circle into 8 wedges; cut each wedge in half., Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with remaining milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.