Apple and raisin scones

45 min
hard
10 ingredients

Apple and raisin scones

Scones are a type of small bread traditionally associated with British cuisine, particularly popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Their origin dates back to Scotland, where they were consumed as a simple and quick-to-prepare food. In Latin America, although they do not have a single exact name, they are often known as "panecillos" or "bizcochos" in different countries, and in some places they are recognized for their similarity to the "bollitos" or "small cakes" that accompany snacks.

In Mexico and other countries, scones have gained popularity as an option for breakfast or a snack, incorporating local ingredients and adaptations to the Latin palate, such as the use of dried fruits or spices. The recipe for apple and raisin scones is a variant that combines the softness and sweetness of the apple with the texture and flavor of the raisins, adding a special and different touch to the traditional scone.

How to Make Apple and Raisin Scones

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix the dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Incorporate the butter into the dry mixture as you would for a pie crust, until a sandy texture is achieved.

Add the chopped apples and raisins, distributing them evenly.

Add enough apple juice to form a stiff dough.

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick, forming an 8-inch circle.

Cut the dough into triangles.

Place the triangles on a cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.

Let cool and separate the triangles to serve.

Scones de manzana y pasas

Ingredients (10)

  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Apple
  • Raisins
  • Apple juice
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  2. 2 Mix the dry ingredients
  3. 3 Incorporate the butter as you would for a pie crust
  4. 4 Add the apples and raisins
  5. 5 Add enough juice to form a stiff dough
  6. 6 On a floured surface
  7. 7 roll the dough out to approximately 1/2 inch thickness
  8. 8 Approximately
  9. 9 8-inch circle
  10. 10 Cut into triangles and bake on a cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes
  11. 11 or until lightly golden
  12. 12 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
  13. 13 Let cool
  14. 14 Separate the triangles