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Cherry Cream Scones

Name: Cherry Cream Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 scones.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 large egg, separated; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract; Additional sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

12 scones

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

Serve these for breakfast or a brunch. They're also a great after-school snack. They freeze well besides—simply thaw, warm and serve when you need them. We live in a cherry-producing region—and every guest expects to find some on our table! My husband and I have three children...20,11 and 9.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 large egg, separated
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Additional sugar

Directions

Soak cherries in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently six to eight times. Knead in cherries.
Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges. Repeat with remaining ball. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Beat the egg white until foamy; brush tops of scones and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 268 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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