Apricot Scones

Cook: 18 min Makes: 10 servings   Skip To: Ingredients Directions

Ingredients

3/4 cup half & half or buttermilk

1 egg

2 1/2 cups flour

1 stick butter, cut small

2/3 cup sugar

rind of lemon grated

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup fresh apricots, chopped

Directions

1)Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2)Using a whisk, beat half & half and egg; set aside.

3)In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut butter into mixture. Lightly stir in egg mixture, apricots, sugar and grated lemon.

4)Knead a few times on a floured surface and shape into a 9-inch circle.

5)Place dough on a lightly buttered baking sheet, cut into wedges and bake for 15-18 minutes.

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca )