cherry and orange scones

How To Make cherry and orange scones

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  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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  Pour boiling water over cherries to cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well.
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  In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the drained cherries and orange zest.
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  4

  Add butter to the mixture and blend with your fingers until it resembles course crumbs.
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  5

  Here's how it should look...
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  In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and egg yolk. Add all at once to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir until combined (mixture will be dry).
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  Here's how it should look...
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  Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead the dough by gently folding and pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or until it comes together and is smooth. Pat into a 7-inch circle.
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  Cut into 8 wedges.
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  Arrange wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 1 inch apart.
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  Brush with egg white. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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  Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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  13

  Stir together 1 c powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp orange juice, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Stir in more orange juice if needed, 1 tsp at a time until it's a drizzling consistency.
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  14

  Drizzle scones with powdered sugar glaze.
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