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

Maria Nunez
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I'm allergic to apricots, but I was still able to enjoy these scones. I simply omitted the apricots from the recipe and they turned out just as delicious.


Henry Alamillo
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These scones are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and satisfying, but they're not too heavy. I love to enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee.


Jayden tripple
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I love that these scones are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit healthier than traditional scones. But they're still just as delicious.


Mugdho Pal
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These scones are a great way to impress your friends. They look and taste like they came from a bakery. I always get compliments when I serve them.


Zainab Shobowale
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit. I love that they're so versatile. I've used fresh apricots, frozen apricots, and even dried apricots. They're always delicious.


Saqib Ali Saqi
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These scones are the perfect breakfast treat. They're light and fluffy, and the apricots add a delicious sweetness. I love that I can make them ahead of time and reheat them in the morning.


awolaja adedayo
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I'm not a baker, but these scones were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely going to make these again.


Og'abek
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I had a bunch of apricots that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make these scones. They turned out great!


Bolortsetseg Bayrkhuu
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I had a bit of trouble getting the scones to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the dough. But even though they didn't rise as much as I would have liked, they still tasted delicious.


Wilson Lenkishon
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think next time I'll reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Oprajvir 1
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed these scones. The flavor of the apricots was subtle and not overpowering, and the scones were perfectly sweet and moist.


Eduardo Davila
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These scones are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends. I love that I can use fresh or frozen apricots, so I can make them any time of year.


Caleb Alcerro
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I was a bit skeptical about using canned apricots, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked in these scones. They were moist and flavorful, and they added a lovely golden color to the scones.


valary asunga
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The apricots add a delicious burst of flavor, and the scones are so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again!


Miriam Akampwera
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These scones were an absolute delight! They had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the texture was just right - crumbly on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. I served them with homemade apricot jam and whipped cream, and th


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