A unique spin on scones, this recipe combines fresh, chopped sage and dried apricots to a perfect blend. Sprinkle with a dusting of sugar on top and these are delicious straight from the oven.
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Carolyn Anderson |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| 2 | Cup | all-purpose flour |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | sugar |
| 1 | Tablespoon | baking powder |
| 3⁄4 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 5 | Tablespoon | butter (unsalted; cut into small pieces) |
| 1 | Cup | dried apricots |
| 2 | Tablespoon | sage (finely chopped plus 1 tsp.) |
| 1 | Cup | heavy cream (plus more for brushing) |
| Unknown | sugar (for sprinkling) |
Preheat oven to 375°. Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Work in butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in apricots and sage. Add cream; gather mixture with your hands until it starts to hold together. Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly bring dough together. Pat into an 8-inch round circle that is 1 inch think. Smooth with a rolling pin. Cut into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with cream. Then sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until cooked through and golden about 30 minutes. Immediately transfer to a wire rack. Let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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