DRIED CHERRY SCONE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven: 325 degrees F.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Combine wet ingredients and mix into dry just until moistened. Add cherries. Mixture will be very sticky. Turn onto floured surface and knead 4 to 5 times with floured hands. Pat out to 1/2-inch thick and cut circles. Brush tops with egg wash. Sprinkle tops with sugar and sliced almonds. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl pour enough boiling water over dried cherries to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain well. In large mixing bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add drained cherries and orange peel; toss to coat. Make a well in the center; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl combine egg yolk and sour cream. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Using a fork, stir until combined (mixture may seem dry).
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by folding and gently pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges.
• Arrange wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• In small bowl stir together powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla. Stir in enough additional orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm scones. Serve immediately. Makes 12 servings.