Happy Thanksgiving!

Bon Appetit

A week ago my sister was here for a visit. We had a fantastic time together. I'm still sad that she had to leave.

Because she lives two time zones away and daylight saving time ended the day she came and the fact that we are Weltons, we got up really early while she was here. Like between 3:30 and 4:00 in the morning early.

One of those early mornings, we watched the movie Julie and Julia. All that cooking got me in the mood to bake, so I headed into the kitchen and mixed up a batch of apple cheddar scones. They were quite yummy and made a nice breakfast for us that morning and the next couple of days. 

Give these a try, they would be perfect for a Thanksgiving morning breakfast. Now, in the words of Julia Child, "Bon Appetit."

Apple Cheddar Scones

 

3 cups flour

1/2 cup + 1 tsp sugar

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg

6 Tbsp cold butter, cut up

1 cup buttermilk

2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped

4 oz grated, sharp cheddar cheese

1 egg white, lightly beaten

Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in butter until it becomes coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in buttermilk, apple, and cheese just until mixture forms a dough. Knead 6-7 times. Pat into circle and cut into wedges. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with remaining tsp of sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown but not soft in center.

 

Notes: I used granny smith apples and Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar. It seemed like a perfect combination. They got better the longer they sat, so don't be worried by the fact that this recipe makes A LOT. Also, the scones were huge. If you want them smaller the dough could easily be made into two smaller circles to make smaller scones. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.  

Deck the Halls

This video totally made my morning. Tenth Avenue North and their version of  Deck the Halls.

Snow day...and cookies!!!

It's a beautiful, snowy day. This is the view from my front window earlier this morning.

Luckily, I've been able to stay cozy and warm indoors, although I have plans for a little snow traipsing later this afternoon. Here is what I did with my morning.

What is that yummy-looking deliciousness? How about caramel-stuffed apple cider cookies. 

These are amazing. I'm so glad I baked them. Now if only I could stop eating them.

I found the recipe on a food blog called The Cooking Photographer. Click here for the recipe. If you like caramel apples, I guarantee you'll love these.