Apricot Almond Scones

This recipe was inspired by our first summer in Maine.  We stayed a lovely inn in Kennebunkport.  One morning for breakfast we were served these scones, and as soon as I returned home I had to recreate the flavor.  Every time I make these I remember that trip.

Almond Apricot Scones

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbs. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk

1 egg

PROCESS:

Preheat oven to 400f

Combine all dry ingredients

Cut in butter

Add apricots and almonds

Combine buttermilk and egg

Add liquid ingredients

Dump dough out on floured surface

Knead about 5 times

Shape into 8in circle

Cut into 8 triangles

Bake 15 minutes

GLAZE:

Once cooled drizzle with maple glaze.

1/2 Cup confections sugar

1 tbs maple extract

1 tbs water