CHERRY ALMOND SCONES

Cherry Almond Scones image

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 2/3 c all purpose flour
1/4 c unsalted butter, cold
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c dried cherries, coarsly chopped
1/2 c roasted, salted almonds, coarsly chopped
1/2 c heavy cream, cold
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 c sliced almonds
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp vanilla almond milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Using a box grater, grate the butter into the flour mixture and toss with fork until it is coated and combined. Do not overmix. Add the chopped cherries and almonds and stir to coat.
3. In a separate Bowl beat together the egg, cream and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the flour mixture. Stir this mixture with a fork or your hands just until it comes together to form a dough. Again it is very important not to overmix or your scones will be tough.
4. Put onto a lightly floured surface and form a round disc. Cut the disc into eight equal wedges.
5. Separate the wedges and put them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Top each wedge with the sliced almonds and press lightly. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes until the scones are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 to 10 minutes
6. Whisk together glaze ingredients till smooth adding a bit more sugar or milk till it reaches the consistency of mayonnaise. Drizzle the glaze over the scones and served warm or cold.