D is for Dried Fruit Scones

by Nicole Weston, Posted Jan 18th 2006 @ 7:38AM

nic's dried fruit scones
Few things can compare with a buttery scone, warm from the oven, though these are perfectly good at room temperature, too. In honor of D-day, they are packed with three types of dried fruits: sweet cherries, golden raisins and dried apricots. These create a rich blend of flavors and lend a lot of sweetness to the scones, but feel free so pick and choose any dried fruits you like, from blueberries to currants. The scones are absolutely delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.

Dried Fruit Scones
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp butter, cold
1/3 cup mixed dried fruits (cherries, raisins, apricots)
5-6 tbsp milk (low fat or whole)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Cut butter into a few small pieces. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add dried fruits.

Combine milk and vanilla, adding it to the flour mixture gradually and stirring until the dough comes together into a ball.

Divide dough into four pieces. Sprinkle each with sugar and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, until scones are a light, golden brown.

Makes 4 scones.

[Photo by Nicole Weston]

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