Apricot-Citrus Scones Recipe

Name: Apricot-Citrus Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SCONES; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 3/4 cup dried apricot, finely diced; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup buttermilk; GLAZE; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

SCONES
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup dried apricot, finely diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup buttermilk
GLAZE
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Butter a baking sheet.
3
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
4
Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, blend the butter into the dry ingredients, until the mixture becomes crumbly.
5
Add the orange zest, apricots and pecans and toss to combine.
6
Stir in the buttermilk until the dough is rough and shaggy.
7
Gather the dough together and place on a liberally floured work surface.
8
Gently knead about 10 times.
9
Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a circle about 7 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
10
Glaze each by brushing with cream and sprinkling on sugar.
11
Cut each round into eight pie-shaped wedges.
12
Place the scones, barely touching, on the prepared baking sheet.
13
Bake 15-18 minutes, until puffy and golden.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SCONES, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Citrus 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-Citrus Scones

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