Apricot Scones
Apricot scones are a special, fruity pastry that is perfect for those who love light yet flavorful sweets. The pieces of dried apricot in the crumbly dough add a pleasant sweet and sour taste, while the grated orange zest lends freshness. This pastry is especially popular in the summer, but we can evoke the apricot flavors any day of the year. An excellent choice with a cup of tea or coffee, and guaranteed to enchant guests!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Chop the dried apricots into small pieces, then soak them in hot water for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Drain and let drip dry.
2
Sift the flour into a large bowl, then add the baking powder, salt, and vanilla sugar and whisk to combine.
3
Cut the cold butter into cubes and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4
Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and egg, then start to knead the dough.
5
While kneading, mix in the grated orange zest and the prepared apricot pieces so that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1.5 cm (approximately 1/2 inch), then cut out scones using a round cutter.
8
Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with beaten egg for a beautiful shine.
9
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10
Let cool, then sprinkle the scones with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
