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Apple Scones {gluten-free}

These gluten-free Apple Scones are slightly spiced and sweetened with a drizzle of honey. They are delicate fluffy little scones and the perfect match for lashings of this season's homemade jam.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 149kcal

Ingredients

  • 100 g sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
  • 70 g oat flour
  • 55 g sorghum flour
  • 25 g tapioca flour (tapioca starch)
  • teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 50 g cold unsalted butter sliced thinly
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 egg +1 for the egg wash, medium size
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 1 dessert apple peeled, cored and cubed

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan assisted / gas mark 4.
  • Sift the flours with the spices, baking powder and salt, then drop in the butter, rubbing together to form a breadcrumb texture.
  • Whisk the eggs into the milk in a jug with the honey and pour into the flour mixture.
  • Stir together with a wooden spoon to bring together then turn out onto a clean work surface dusted with oat flour and using your hands gently turn the mixture round and round. As it is coming together sprinkle in the apple pieces bit by bit so they are evenly distributed. Carry on turning the dough a little longer until it forms a smooth dough which is no longer sticky.
  • Press the dough out into an even round 1 inch thick and cut out the scones using 5cm round cutter.
  • Place the scones on a large baking tray and brush the top of each scone lightly with whisked egg.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the top of the scones are beautifully golden.

Notes

If you can't tolerate oat flour then remove and increase the quantity of sorghum flour to compensate.
These scones are only slightly sweetened with a drizzle of honey. It means they work beautifully with either sweet or savoury toppings.
How to serve apple scones
  • jam
  • butter
  • bacon
  • cheese
Best eaten the day the scones are baked.
You can freeze the scones for up to 6 weeks.

Ingredient measurements

  • Please note when you see ‘grams’ listed as opposed to ‘millilitres,’ or any other term of measurement, that is not incorrect. I weigh all of my ingredients, including liquids, for accuracy.
  • US customary measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups

Nutrition information

Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification.
The nutrition serving is for 1 scone.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.7mg