Apple Cheddar Scones

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups all purpose flour
 * ½ cup toasted wheat germ
 * 3 tablespoons sugar
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 Gala or Golden Delicious apple, cored and finely chopped
 * ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
 * 1 large egg white
 * ½ cup low-fat (1%) milk

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 400 °F.
 * 2) Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
 * 3) In medium bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
 * 4) With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
 * 5) Stir in apple and cheddar cheese.
 * 6) Beat egg white and milk until combined.
 * 7) Add to flour mixture, mixing gently, until soft dough forms.
 * 8) Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead 4 times.
 * 9) Spread dough evenly in cake pan and score deeply with knife to make six wedges.
 * 10) Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when gently pressed.
 * 11) Cool until warm or room temperature.