SOUR CREAM CHERRY SCONES

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Make and share this Sour Cream Cherry Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • Combine the almonds and sugar together in a small bowl, mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine scone ingredients together; the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine sour cream, egg and almond extract in small bowl until smooth.
  • Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Stir in cherries.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times until smooth, adding small amount of flour, if necessary.
  • Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a
  • 7-inch circle.
  • Place 2 inches apart onto large ungreased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over dough.
  • Score each half into 8 wedges; do not separate.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until scones are lightly browned.
  • Cool 15 minutes; separate scones.
  • Store leftover scones in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Note: You can also substitute 2/3 cups sweetened dried cranberries for the cherries, your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 169.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 3.1

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