Name: Apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cup self-raising flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon extra; 2 apples, peeled, grated; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup fresh ricotta, plus extra to serve; 1 egg, beaten; 20 gram butter, melted; 2 tablespoon white sugar; butter, to serve (optional)

Apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones

A family favourite - these glorious apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones are wonderful served warm from the oven with a spread of butter or fresh cream.

Makes 12

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

Ingredients

2 cup self-raising flour, sifted

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon extra

2 apples, peeled, grated

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup fresh ricotta, plus extra to serve

1 egg, beaten

20 gram butter, melted

2 tablespoon white sugar

butter, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Lightly grease and line an oven tray with baking paper.

2.Sift flour and cinnamon into a bowl. Stir in apple and sugar. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.

3.In a jug, whisk milk. ricotta and egg together. Pour into dry ingredients. Using a butter knife, mix quickly to form a soft dough.

4.Turn out onto a lightly floured board. Gently press out to a 3cm thick round. Cut out scones using a 6cm floured cutter and arrange close together on tray.

5.Lightly brush tops with butter. Sprinkle evenly with combined white sugar and extra cinnamon.

6.Bake 12-15 minutes, until scones are well risen and golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with extra ricotta or butter, if desired.