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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

CHERRY CREAM SCONES



Cherry Cream Scones image

Serve these for breakfast or a brunch. They're also a great after-school snack. They freeze well besides-simply thaw, warm and serve when you need them. We live in a cherry-producing region-and every guest expects to find some on our table! My husband and I have three children...20,11 and 9.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 large egg, separated
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Soak cherries in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter. Set aside. , Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently six to eight times. Knead in cherries. , Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. Cut into six wedges. Repeat with remaining ball. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Beat the egg white until foamy; brush tops of scones and sprinkle with sugar. , Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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