I made these for my ladies Christmas Tea, which was today, and they were the hit of the tea party!
2 c all purpose flour, sifted
1 large egg
1/3 c granulate sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
6 oz white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c craisins
1/4 c unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 c finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1 c coarsely broken walnuts, optional
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture. With a pastry blender cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, stir together the cream, egg, and vanila. Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and knead until combined. Knead in the white chocolate, walnuts, and fruit.
With lightly floured hands, pat the dough out into a 9 inch diameter circle in the center of an ungreased baking sheet. With a serrated knife, cut circle into wedges. If you double the recipe, spread the dough out in the pan and cut into squares.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool. Recut into wedges if necessary.
Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
They make ahead and freeze beautifully!
Originally posted 12/17/06
1 comment:
Came over from Pistols and Petticoats. Loved the tea post. Will be copying the scone recipe for a tea we are have for our book club in December. Will have them here at home first. Love scones and tea. Used to drink a lot of tea, but now drink coffee too. That said, there is nothing as relaxing as a nice cup of tea. My husband's Nana used to put a dash of brandy in hers. A good English tradition we were told.
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