CHERRY CHIP SCONES

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Inspired by an April/May 2003 Taste of Home recipe, and adapted to fit our tastes, these have been a big hit around here & DH's work.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk, divided
1 1/3 cups dried cherries
2/3 cup vanilla or 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1 drop almond extract

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder & soda.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Combine yogurt & 1/4 cup milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Add in the cherries & chips & knead about 8-10 times.
  • On greased baking sheet, pat the dough into a 9-inch circle.
  • Cut into 8 pie shaped wedges.
  • Mix the 2 Tablespoons milk with the one drop of almond extract & brush over the top of each wedge.
  • Separate wedges slightly & bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with butter.

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