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Apricot Drop Scones
[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]
These fluffy drop scones are packed with sweet apricots.
Apricot Drop Scones
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 13 scones |
| Active time: | 25 minutes |
| Total time: | 45 minutes |
| This recipe appears in: | Wake and Bake: Apricot Drop Scones |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 apricots, pitted and cut into 1/4 inch dice
Procedures
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1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pulse until combined. Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas.
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3
While the motor is running, add heavy cream, continuing to mix just until dough comes together.
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4
Move dough to a lightly floured surface. Use your hands to gently incorporate apricots into the dough.
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5
Drop dough onto baking sheet into approximately 3 inch rounds. Bake scones until golden, about 20 minutes.
