Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Apricot Scones

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• additional sugar, sprinkling

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400; seasoned baking stone or greased cookie sheet; set aside.
• 2 in a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter.
• 3 in a small bowl, combine eggs; reserve one tablespoon for glazing; set aside.
• 4 in another bowl, combine sour cream, milk and eggs; add apricots; stir into crumb mixture until dough clings together.
• 5 turn onto lightly floured table, knead 12-15 times; divide down into two portions.
• 6 pat one portion into a 6-7 inch disk on the baking sheet.
• 7 combine filling ingredients, sprinkle over first disk in pan to within 1/2-inch of edge.
• 8 pat remaining down into matching disk, place over filling, softly pinch edges, but don't worry if they're not sealed.
• 9 glaze top with reserved 1 t. egg, sprinkle with additional sugar (brown or ); cut into wedges, leaving in place on pan.
• 10 bake for 15-20 minutes (golden brown).
• 11 cool slightly, break apart carefully; serve warm with honey and apricot jam.
• 12 variation: try dried cranberries for a tangy eye-opening breakfast treat!