Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.

Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized pieces form.

Fold in the diced apples carefully until evenly distributed.

Add the wet ingredients: milk and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.

Shape the dough into a circle on a floured surface, about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter.

Bake in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Cool on a wire rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness.