Apple-cheddar Scones

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°.
• 2 in medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
• 3 using pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.
• 4 stir in cheese and nuts.
• 5 add apple sauce; stir just until moistened.
• 6 on floured surface, knead dough gently 5 or 6 times.
• 7 place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into 8-inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
• 8 cut into wedges; separate slightly.
• 9 bake for 12 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 10 serve warm.