Madeira And Vanilla Scented Apricot Scones

• 2 ounces dried apricots (about 1/4 cup, packed)
• 1/4 cup Madeira (I use Rainwater)
• 2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (divided: 1/2 tsp. for soaking the apricots, the rest for the scones)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup barley flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum free)
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1. Chop the apricots into small pieces. Pour the Madeira over them, along with 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla paste, and stir. Allow them to sit for at least three or four hours, stirring occasionally.
2. When you're ready to make the scones, preheat the oven to 425u0b0F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
3. Using a dessert spoon to press the apricots against the bowl, pour off the soaking liquid, saving it. Measure 2 teaspoons of it into the melted butter. Reserve one tablespoon and, in a large bowl, mix it well with the sour cream, heavy cream and the remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla paste.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients; add the apricots and toss to combine.
5. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir to combine, then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead three or four quarter-turns. Flour your hands well if the dough seems sticky.
6. Put the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape it into a 7" disk, then cut the disk into eight wedges. Pull them apart, leaving about an inch between each piece.
7. Brush with the Madeira and vanilla-scented melted butter.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are a nice golden brown. (If you like them lighter, check them at about 13 minutes.) After a minute or so, remove to a cooling rack
9. Enjoy!! ;o)

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/10938-madeira-and-vanilla-scented-apricot-scones (may not work)