APRICOT-GINGER SCONES

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Categories     Ginger     Bake     Apricot     Kosher     Pastry

Yield MAKES 8 SCONES

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups (6 ounces) all-purpose flour, more for rolling
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dried apricots, chopped (see Note)
3 tablespoons finely grated ginger
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Finely grated zest of 1 large orange
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a nonstick liner.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the cream and the egg and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, oats, apricots, ginger, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Mix just to blend.
  • Add the butter and mix on medium-low speed until the butter is the size of small peas, about 1 minute. Add the cream mixture and mix on low speed just until it comes together in a ball, about 15 seconds. (To make by hand, whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl, use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the butter, and stir in the cream.)
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (it will be fairly sticky) and shape into a disk about 7 inches across. Cut the disk into 8 wedges (for the cleanest cuts, wipe off your knife between cuts), brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon cream, and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Transfer to the baking sheet, keeping the scones at least 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F. Bake until the scones are just set and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Cool on a rack until warm or room temperature. Scones are best eaten the day they're made.
  • Note
  • California dried apricots produce the best results, as they are more intensely flavored and a bit more acidic than the Turkish variety.
  • Tip
  • Once you make and shape the dough, you can keep it for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator as long as it's well wrapped.

Chioma Longinus
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These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover apricots.


Loopy tiger64
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were really good.


Hi Hy
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These scones are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.


Martine Monroe
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I love how these scones are both sweet and tart.


Arslan Subhani
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These scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Village Tv
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I've never made scones before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the scones turned out great.


Rugeed Comedy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These scones are amazing!


Precious Mmesoma
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These scones are the perfect way to start my day.


Samia Jadoon
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I love the way these scones smell when they're baking.


LEGEND COMMEDY
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I made these scones for a bake sale and they sold out in no time!


Suraj Mandal
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste.


Andrew Bondurant
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The scones are always perfect.


eltonaby seven
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were really good.


Ebenezer Obiri
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a special occasion and they were a huge success.


kamara ibrahim (Hykey)
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I love the flavor of these scones, but I found them to be a bit dry.


Nilima Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Kenyada Lewis
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Buddha Bahadur Khadka
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a family favorite. They're so easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Oli ullah
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Sanjeev gnawali
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These scones were a delightful treat! The combination of apricots and ginger was perfect, and the scones were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.