Apricot Scones

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

1/3 cup

Baking powder

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, cold and cubed

Dried apricots

1 cup, chopped

Milk

3/4 cup

Egg

1 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Turbinado sugar

for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the chopped dried apricots.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
8. Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
9. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each scone.
10. Sprinkle the tops of the scones with turbinado sugar.
11. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
12. Allow the scones to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. They are best enjoyed warm.