Apricot Ginger Scones Recipe

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup diced dried apricots
• ½ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in food processor, and then process with a few quick pulses. Add butter and process until it resembles coarse meal, about 12 quick pulses.
• Transfer dough to a large bowl. Add ginger and apricots, toss to combine. Combine egg and cream together. Gently stir into flour mixture until dough begins to form.
• Transfer to a floured work surface. Knead dough by hand until it comes together, put into ¾-inch squares.
• Cut dough into three triangles or other desired shape.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Makes eight scones.