Apricot scones

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
1cupOat bran
2tablespoonsSugar
1tablespoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
½cupButter
1Egg, lightly beaten
3tablespoonsMilk
1can(17oz) apricot halves,
Drained and chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

Combine flour, oat bran, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in egg, milk and apricots just until dough leaves sides of bowl.

Divide dough in half; place on a lightly floured board and coat both sides with flour to seal. Form a 6" round 1" high circle; cut into 6 wedges with a floured knife. Seperate wedges and bake 12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack; serve warm.

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