MERRY CHERRY - NUT YEAST SCONES

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Make and share this Merry Cherry - Nut Yeast Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tranch

Categories Scones

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
to taste jelly (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package Cool Whip, thawed (optional)

Steps:

In a small bowl combine warm water, yeast and sugar and let proof 10 minutes.
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add in yeast mixture and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Stir in cherries and walnuts, cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 - 4 times. Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a 2 inch round cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
Serve hot with Mock Devonshire Cream and, if desired, jelly.
MOCK DEVONSHIRE CREAM: In a mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and butter at high speed until fluffy.
Add Cool Whip and beat at medium speed until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4751.4, Fat 254.7, SaturatedFat 58.6, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 7536, Carbohydrate 526, Fiber 24.6, Sugar 35.1, Protein 95.4