Apple Scones

2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 shredded apple
1/2 c. milk

milk for brushing tops
sugar for sprinkling
cinnamon for sprinkling

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt into large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.

Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8-10 times. Pat into two 6 inch(15 cm) circles. Place on greassed baking sheet. Brush tops with milk. Sprinkle with sugar then with cinnamon. Score each top into 6 pie shaped wedges. Bake in 425 degree F oven for 15 min until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter. Yield: 12 scones.

from Company's Coming Muffins & More.