Raspberry-Hazelnut Scones
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chilled whipping cream
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds.
- Add butter and blend, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add 3/4 cup cream.
- Blend, using on/off turns, just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.
- Gently knead with 4 or 5 turns to mix in nuts.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into ball.
- Press out each to 6-inch round (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Spread preserves over 2 rounds, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.
- Place 1 plain dough round atop each preserve-covered round; seal edges.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Wrap in plastic and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Butter large baking sheet.
- Place rounds on work surface.
- Brush each with 1 tablespoon remaining cream; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts, dividing equally and pressing to adhere.
- Using large knife, cut each round into 6 wedges.
- Arrange wedges on prepared sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Bake scones until puffed and deep golden, about 16 minutes.
- Transfer to platter or napkin-lined basket.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, chilled whipping cream, hazelnuts, raspberry preserves
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/raspberry-hazelnut-scones-107470 (may not work)