Cherry
Almond Scones
Cherries
and almonds are classic flavor companions. These tender scones are filled
with cherry pieces and topped with an almond glaze. We think your family
will want these often. (This is also a great recipe with raisins, especially
golden raisins.)
The recipe is easy to make.
Ingredients
2/3 cup dried sweet
cherries, diced
2 cups all-purpose
flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
cut into chunks
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Almond glaze (recipe
follows)
Directions
Preheat the oven
to 400 degrees.
1. Cover the cherries
in very hot water. Let them soak for five minutes and then drain them
thoroughly.
2. With a pastry knife, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until
it is granular in appearance.
3. Mix the sour cream, egg yolk, and extract together in a small bowl.
Make a depression in the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture
and the cherries. Stir with a spatula until moistened. (Note: If the
fruit was not completely drained, the dough may be too wet. If so, add
more flour as needed.)
4. Dust the countertop with flour and turn the dough out. Pat the dough
into a disk about 12 inches in diameter. Cut the disk into wedges and
place them on an ungreased baking sheet with room around them to expand.
5. Bake for 12 minutes or until they are golden. Remove to a wire rack
to cool. Drizzle with glaze. Serve while still warm.
Almond Glaze
1 1/4 cups powdered
sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Milk
Put the powdered
sugar and extract into a small bowl. Add milk, a little at time, and
stir until the frosting is the desired consistency for drizzling.
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