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Granny's Apricot Scone

2 cups flour
3 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine (1 stick)
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped raisins
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 egg, beaten for glaze


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a baking sheet. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and rub it into the dry ingredients to form a soft crumble. Stir in fruit. Add milk, stirring until a very soft dough is formed. Dump onto a floured and knead once or twice to share a loose ball. Pat the ball out onto the baking sheet to make an 8-inch circle. Using a floured knife, cut the circle into eight wedges and wiggle the knife to separate the edges and allow air to circulate between them. Brush tops with a little egg. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and cooked through like a biscuit.

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