CHERRY PISTACHIO SCONES

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Make and share this Cherry Pistachio Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped and drained
1/2 cup pistachio nut, chopped and shelled
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, separated
4 teaspoons raw sugar or 4 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • Grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
  • With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in cherries and pistachios.
  • In small bowl, blend milk and egg yolk; add to flour mixture.
  • Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, gently knead dough several times.
  • Divide dough in half; place on cookie sheet.
  • Pat each half into 6-inch round.
  • Cut each round into 6 wedges; do not separate.
  • In small bowl, beat egg white.
  • Brush top of each round with egg white; sprinkle with raw or granulated sugar.
  • Bake 17-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4, Protein 4.2

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