Breads Scones: Cherry 01 by Recipe Cottage

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	Cherry 01

		Cherry Cream Scones 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsps granulated sugar 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp half-and-half 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 cup butter at room temperature 1 egg, separated 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. almond extract Soak cherries in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain and set aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract. Add this to the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Mix in the cherries and then knead the dough lightly on a floured surface (just until dough can be handled). Shape dough into a ball and pat into a 6-inch circle on a greased baking sheet. Cut into six wedges and brush with beaten egg white and then sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 6 scones.