Apricot Walnut Scones Recipe

Name: Apricot Walnut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup pastry flour (cake flour); 1/3 cup sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 egg; 1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; Optional; 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbs water

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup pastry flour (cake flour)
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Optional
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbs water

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["Combine both flours, sugar, baking soda, and salt.", "Cut butter into flour mixture till it resembles large crumbs.", "Coat apricot pieces with 1 or 2 tbs flour to keep from sticking together. Add apricots and walnuts to flour mixture.", "In a separate container, beat 1 egg and mix with cream. Drizzle into flour mixture and mix gently. Turn out mixture onto lightly floured cutting board.", "Gently knead dough just till it sticks together. Be sure to turn the dough on the board so it doesn't stick. Add a little more flour to the board if required. Pat or roll out dough to an approximate thickness of 3/4 inches thick. Cut out scones with a 2"" floured cutter.", "Place scones on a baking sheet. Lining sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner helps keeps bottoms from getting too dark.", "If desired, brush tops of scones with mixture of 1 egg beaten with 1 tbs water.", "Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack."]

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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: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup pastry flour (cake flour), 1/3 cup sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Apricot Walnut 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 Walnut Scones

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