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)

Directions:

 

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.