Apple Cinnamon Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for work surface)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 5 tbsp cold unsalted butter

• ½ cup milk (plus 2 tbsp for brushing)

• 1 large egg

• ⅓ cup caster sugar (plus more for sprinkling)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup peeled and chopped apple

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture and combine with your fingers until crumbly.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla.

5. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, add the apples, and mix until just combined.

6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch disc. Cut into 8 wedges.

7. Brush the tops with the remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar.

8. Place the wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden.

9. Let cool for a few minutes and serve with butter and jam.