Cherry and Cream Scones

By Annacia on October 02, 2006

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Ingredients

    1. 3/4 cup dried cherries
    2. 1 cup boiling water
    3. 3 cups flour
    4. 3 tablespoons sugar
    5. 1 tablespoon baking powder
    6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    7. 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
    8. 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
    9. 1 egg ( SEPARATED)
    10. 1/2 cup sour cream
    11. 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
    12. 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
    13. additional sugar

Directions

  1. Soak cherries in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large mixing bow, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
  2. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine, Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract.
  4. Add to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently six to eight times, knead in cherries.
  6. Divide dough in half and roll out each to 1/2 an inch thick and cut into each into 8 wedges.
  7. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. Beat the egg white until foamy; brush tops of scones and sprinkle with sugar.
  9. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
 
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