CRANBERRY APRICOT SCONES

Cranberry Apricot Scones image

Dried apricots and cranberries and a bit of grated orange peel give these golden scones plenty of fruity flavor. They're perfect served with a mug of hot coffee or tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in apricot and cranberries. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, egg white and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until blended., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times. Roll into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut into eight 3-in. squares. Cut each square into two triangles. Separate pieces and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.