Recipe: Apple Scones

Apple Scones

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup minced apples
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp. butter (reserve for topping)
2 tbsp. sugar (reserve for topping)

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in the butter. Add sugar and apples. Mix in the egg and milk to make a soft dough. Knead until ingredients are well-mixed. Spread in 8" x 12" greased pan, and bake 25 minutes at 450 degrees (Fahrenheit). Cut into 2" x 2" squares when done. Split each square diagonally. Butter. Dust the tops thickly with granulated sugar. Serve warm.