Almond Paste Scones Recipe

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Almond Paste Scones
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  1. If using optional amaretto, soak cherries in amaretto for 15-20 minutes before beginning.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F Stack two baking sheets together and line the top one with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the almond paste and then the butter directly into the dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter, cut the almond paste and the butter into the dry ingredients until a few pea-sized lumps remain. Stir in the cherries or mini chocolate chips. (If using amaretto, drain cherries before adding. Drink or discard amaretto.).
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and both extracts. With a fork, gradually stir enough of the liquid into the dry mixture until the mixture just starts to come together, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the liquid to brush the tops of the scones.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and very gently pat into an 8-inch round about 1 1/2 inches high. Using a chef's knife or bench scraper. cut the dough round into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet, spacing the scones at least 1 inch apart. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the reserved egg-cream mixture and sprinkle liberally with sugar.
  5. Bake in the top third of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops are golden. Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 241.14 Kcal (1010 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.38g 16%
Cholesterol 40.13mg 13%
Sodium 99.92mg 4%
Potassium 173.41mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.28g 10%
Sugars 5.66g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 5%
Protein 4.02g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 67.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.04 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.06g 16%
Cholesterol 62.08mg 13%
Sodium 154.58mg 4%
Potassium 268.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 46.84g 10%
Sugars 8.76g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 5%
Protein 6.22g 8%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 3%
Calcium 104.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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