Raspberry-Hazelnut Scones

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/4 cups	140g / 4.9oz	Unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup	65g / 2.3oz	Sugar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
3/4 cup	148g / 5.2oz	Chilled unsalted butter - (1 1/2 sticks) - cut 1/2" cubes
3/4 cup	177ml	Chilled whipping cream - plus
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chilled whipping cream
3/4 cup	177ml	Hazelnuts - toasted, husked,
		And coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons	60ml	Raspberry preserves

Recipe Instructions

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and blend, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 3/4 cup cream. Blend, using on/off turns, just until dough comes together.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Gently knead with 4 or 5 turns to mix in nuts. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into ball. Press out each to 6-inch round (about 1/4 inch thick). Spread preserves over 2 rounds, leaving 1/2-inch plain border. Place 1 plain dough round atop each preserve-covered round; seal edges. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill.)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter large baking sheet.

Place rounds on work surface. Brush each with 1 tablespoon remaining cream; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Using large knife, cut each round into 6 wedges.

Arrange wedges on prepared sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake scones until puffed and deep golden, about 16 minutes. Transfer to platter or napkin-lined basket. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe yields 12 scones.

Source:
Bon Appetit, December 2002

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