Dried Cherry Scones

Name: Dried Cherry Scones
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1 egg, well beaten; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apricot nectar; 1 tablespoon half-and-half; 2 teaspoons sugar

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Recipe by keen5

Wonderful scones served at a local Bed and Breakfast here in my town. Prep and cook times are a guess, since I only tasted, but haven't made yet.

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Dough
2

cups flour
3

tablespoons sugar
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
1

tablespoon baking powder
¹⁄₄

cup chopped pecans, toasted
6

tablespoons shortening
1

egg, well beaten
¹⁄₃

cup half-and-half
¹⁄₂

cup dried cherries
2

tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apricot nectar
Topping
1

tablespoon half-and-half
2

teaspoons sugar

DIRECTIONS

Combine 1/2 cup of dried cherries (or other dried fruit) with 2 tablespoons brandy or apricot nectar.
Let stand for 15 minutes.
Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder).
Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients well.
Add pecans.
Make a 'hole' in the center of the dried mixture.
Stir together well beaten egg and half-and-half.
Add egg and fruit mixtures to dry ingredients all at once.
Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead for 12 to 15 strokes.
Form dough into a 7 inch circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
Place scones 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush tops with 1 tbsp half-and-half, sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with maple-nut butter posted on this site, if desired.