Cherry Scones
Source of Recipe
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1/3 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup Half and Half -- plus 1 tablespoon
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 egg, separated
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Soak cherries in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain
and set aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture it
resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix
together the egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract. Add
the sour cream mixture 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 for
15 to 20 minutes.
Cherry Cheese Spread
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup water
2- 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
In a small heavy pan simmer the dried cherries in water
until water is reduced to about a tablespoon. Remove pan
from the heat and cool. In a medium sized bowl, beat the
remaining ingredients together with the cherries and water
once they have cooled. Serve with scones or crackers.
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