Apricot-Sour Cream Scones
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
- Additional golden brown sugar
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
- Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Make well in center of mixture.
- Add sour cream and vanilla to well.
- Using fork, stir sour cream mixture into dry mixture until dough forms.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle apricots over.
- Knead dough until apricots are incorporated, about 10 turns.
- Flatten dough into 8-inch round.
- Cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer wedges to baking sheet.
- Brush with egg.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
flour, golden brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, sour cream, vanilla, apricots, egg, brown sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apricot-sour-cream-scones-4412 (may not work)