Apricot Orange Cream Scones |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love scones...I love Apricots...I love Citrus... teeheehee, what else do I need other than a hot cup of tea and some clotted cream? Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 tablespoons sugar |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
3 teaspoons orange zest |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot |
1/2 cup white chocolate chips |
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 cup powdered sugar |
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees; lightly grease cookie sheet; in large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt; mix well.
2. Add apricots and white baking chips; mix well.
3. Add whipping cream all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 or 7 times until smooth; divide dough in half.
5. Pat each half into a 6 inch round; cut each round into four wedges.
6. PLace two inches apart on the cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 400 for 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown; cool five minutes.
8. Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend powdered sugar and enough orange juice for desired drizzling consistency.
9. Drizzle icing over warm scones; serve warm.
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