Apricot And Ginger Scones Recipe

Name: Apricot And Ginger Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SCONES; 225 g self-raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 55 g butter; 30 g caster sugar; 85 g dried apricots, chopped; 150 ml milk; 1 egg, beaten, to glaze; TO SERVE; 150 ml double cream, lightly whipped; 2 pieces gingerroot, finely chopped (candied); 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, from the above

Servings: persons

SCONES
225 g self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
55 g butter
30 g caster sugar
85 g dried apricots, chopped
150 ml milk
1 egg, beaten, to glaze
TO SERVE
150 ml double cream, lightly whipped
2 pieces gingerroot, finely chopped (candied)
2 tablespoons ginger syrup, from the above

1
Oven temperature 220u00b0C/425u00b0F.
2
Flour a baking sheet.
3
Sift flour with salt into a large bowl.
4
Rub in the butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5
Stir in sugar.
6
Add apricots.
7
Make a deep well in the flour, pour in milk and mix to a soft, spongy dough with a knife.
8
On a floured surface, knead dough lightly until it is just smooth.
9
Roll or press out to 2.
10
5cm/1inch thick.
11
Stamp into rounds with a pastry cutter.
12
Brush scones with beaten egg for a glossy crust, sprinkle with flour for a soft one or brush with milk for a light gloss and soft crust.
13
Bake scones at top of preheated oven for seven minutes or until well-risen and brown.
14
Leave to cool on wire rack or serve hot from oven.
15
Stir chopped ginger and ginger syrup into whipped cream.
16
Cut scones in half horizontally and sandwich together with ginger cream.

566

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SCONES, 225 g self-raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 55 g butter, and more.

Yes, Apricot And Ginger Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot And Ginger Scones

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