Apricot Ginger Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

APRICOT GINGER SCONES

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/4 c Flour, all purpose
1/3 c Sugar
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Dried apricots, diced (4oz)
1/3 c Crystalized ginger, diced
- 2 oz
1 t Lemon peel, grated
1 c Buttermilk

In a food processor or large bowl, whirl or mix
together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
Add butter; whirl or rub with fingers until coarse
crumbs form. If using a food processor, add apricots,
ginger, and peel; pulse until just blended. Otherwise,
stir them into flour mixture. Add buttermilk and whirl
or stir just until evenly moistened.

Scrape dough onto a floured board and knead about 6
turns or until dough holds together. On a 12x15 inch
lightly greased baking sheet, pat dough into an oval
about 7x12 inches. With a floured knife, cut diagonal
lines through dough, forming 8 or 9 triangles.

Bake in a 400 degree oven until golden brown, about 25
minutes. Break along scores to serve. Makes 8 or 9.

Per serving: 393 cal. (37 percent from fat); 6.2 g
protein; 16 g fat (9.9 g sat.); 57 g carbo.; 520 mg
sodium; 43 mg chol.



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