CHERRY CREAM SCONES
Scone Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Dried cherries
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 3 cups Flour
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup Margarine-room temperature
- 1 Egg -- SEPARATED
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 3/4 cup Half-and-half cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Almond extract
- Additional sugar
Scone Preparation:
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. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg yoke, 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 at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.
