Apple Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter, chilled
• 1 apples - peeled, cored, shredded
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 TBSP milk
• 2 TBSP white sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• raisins (opt)
  

Directions:

1. Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges.
3. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter.