FARMHOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST APRICOT SCONES

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Pamper guests with a plateful of these (or other) home-baked goodies. Simple to make, nose-twitching scent, and on the table in no time. Serve with bacon or sausages, apricot honey-butter, and coffee or milk. Compliments to Reiman's *Best of Country Cooking 2003*

Provided by Debber

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 6 wedges, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon butter, softened
additional sugar, sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400; seasoned baking stone or greased cookie sheet; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter.
  • In a small bowl, combine eggs; reserve ONE TABLESPOON for glazing; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine sour cream, milk and eggs; add apricots; stir into crumb mixture until dough clings together.
  • Turn onto lightly floured table, knead 12-15 times; divide down into two portions.
  • Pat one portion into a 6-7 inch disk on the baking sheet.
  • Combine filling ingredients, sprinkle over first disk in pan to within 1/2-inch of edge.
  • Pat remaining down into matching disk, place over filling, softly pinch edges, but don't worry if they're not sealed.
  • Glaze top with reserved 1 T. egg, sprinkle with additional sugar (brown or white); cut into wedges, leaving in place on pan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes (golden brown).
  • Cool slightly, break apart carefully; serve warm with honey and apricot jam.
  • VARIATION: try dried cranberries for a tangy eye-opening breakfast treat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 369.3, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 24, Protein 7.6

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