dried cherry scones yummy!!

southern, PA
Updated on Apr 23, 2011

I love this Recipe!! I have used other fruit in this and loved them all!! Sweet and Tart Cherries, Cranberries and Blueberries. I hope you Enjoy!!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 12 Scones

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup snipped dried sweet cherries
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel, finely shredded
  • 1 - egg yolk, beaten
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • - recipe for orange glaze

How To Make dried cherry scones yummy!!

  • Step 1
    preheat oven 400
  • Step 2
    In small bowl place cherries and pour boiling water over fruit and let stand for 5 minutes; drain well
  • Step 3
    In large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Add chrries and orange peel; toss to coat. Make well in center of mixture.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl combine egg and sour cream; add to dry ingredients, and using a fork stir until combined( mixture may seem to be dry)
  • Step 5
    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat dough into a 7 inch circle and cut into 12 wedges.
  • Step 6
    Place wedges 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet, bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. cool on wire rack for 10 minutes and drizzle with orange glaze. Enjoy
  • Step 7
    Orange glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice Mix together, you may need to add more juice until you reach a drizzling consistency:)

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