Apple and Honey Scones
Source: Country Woman March/April 1997
Yield: 8 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup wheat germ
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 cup butter or margarine; cold
1 large tart apples; peeled and chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey

Topping
2 tsp wheat germ
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. combine the apple, milk and honey; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface, knead gently 5-6 times. Gently pat dough into a 9-in. circle, 1/2-inch thick. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over dough. Cut into eight wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes.