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
- 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.
- When you're ready to make the scones, preheat the oven to 425u0b0F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients; add the apricots and toss to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brush with the Madeira and vanilla-scented melted butter.
- 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
- Enjoy!! ;o)
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/10938-madeira-and-vanilla-scented-apricot-scones (may not work)