Buttermilk Craisins/ Apricots Scones These scones have a fine, dense crumb with a little orange and cinnamon - a delicious combination and flavour. Orange Spice Tea compliment these scones perfectly.
3 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup orange flavored craisins or chopped dried apricots 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 cup buttermilk
Preheat the oven to 400F. Use an ungreased baking sheet. Combine: Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to mix well and aerate. Cut the butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry blender or two knives. Add the orange flavored craisins and orange zest, mix. Add the buttermilk, mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened. Gather the dough into a ball and press so it hold together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly twelve times. Divide the dough in half and pat each half into a circle 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
In a small bowl combine: Cream, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar, stirring to blend. Brush the dough with this glaze.
Cut each circle into 6 scone shape pieces (circular, or wedge). Place the scones slightly apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the tops are browned.
