Apple, Ricotta And Cinnamon Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 None apples, peeled, grated
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 oz fresh ricotta cheese, plus extra to serve
1 None medium egg, beaten
1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp white sugar
None None butter, to serve (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Lightly grease and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Sift flour and 1/2 tsp cinnamon into a bowl. Stir in apples and sugar. Make a well in the center.
Whisk together milk, ricotta and egg then pour into dry ingredients. Using a palette knife, mix quickly to form a soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently press out into a 1 inch-thick round. Cut out scones using a 2 inch floured cutter. Arrange close together on prepared tray.
Lightly brush tops with butter. Combined white sugar and remaining cinnamon then sprinkle over scones.
Bake for 12-15 mins, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with extra ricotta or butter, if desired.