APRICOT-ORANGE SCONES

Apricot-Orange Scones image

Looking for a homemade bread made using Bisquick® mix? Then try this tasty orange-flavored apricot scone that's baked to perfection - ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup sugar, the apricots and orange peel until mixed. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the egg. Stir in remaining egg and the whipping cream until soft dough forms.
Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. On cookie sheet, press or roll dough into 8-inch round. Brush with reserved egg. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and the almonds. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g