Dried Cherry Scones

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 290.2
  • Total Fat: 13.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.1 mg
  • Sodium: 267.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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Introduction

These scones have a slightly sweet taste which compliments the tart, dried cherries well. These scones have a slightly sweet taste which compliments the tart, dried cherries well.
Number of Servings: 18

Ingredients

    * 1 cup sour cream
    * 1 teaspoon baking soda
    * 4 cups all-purpose flour
    * 1 cup white sugar
    * 2 teaspoons baking powder
    * 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 1 cup butter
    * 1 egg
    * 1 cup dried, tart cherries

Directions

1. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place parchment paper on a large baking sheet.

3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the cherries.

4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 18 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LKONWINS.

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