Ginger Apricot and Walnut Scones
From THE MOSS HOUSE BED AND BREAKFASTPrep Time:
20-25 minsCooking Time:
20-25 minsYield:
Makes 32Moist and delicious witha crispy crust! These area guest favorite.
Directions
Preheat oven to 400*
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or use Silpats on sheets
A half recipe is great too!
Combine:
4 Cups Flour
½ Cup Ground Oatmeal
½ Cup Sugar
2 tsps baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground ginger
Cut in:
3 sticks very cold unsalted butter,
cut into ¼ inch pieces
I use a large food processor for the first 2 steps, or combine with a whisk and the cut in with a pastry cutter
Place all in large mixing bowl
Add:
½ cup finely diced Crystallized Ginger ( or more to taste)
½ - 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts, cooled ( toast before starting the scones for 5 mins…keep your eye on them!)
6-8 Chopped dried Apricots
Add:
1 ¼ cups buttermilk ( keep 2 more tablespoons handy in case you need a bit more moisture)
Mix with clean hands
The dough should hold together but be fairly dry( don’t over handle)
Divide into 4 equal parts and form into 1- 1 ½ inch patties on a floured surface
Make egg wash:
1 egg beaten with 2 Tbls milk or cream
Cut into 8 equal triangles
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle on natural sugar crystals
Bake one pan on middle/ one on bottom racks and switch half way through 25-35 mins of baking
Always best fresh or warmed…good anytime really!
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