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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The scones are melt-in-your-mouth GOOD! I crushed up my almonds so that there were still little chunks for texture and flavor and the tart pie cherries add so much flavor. The scones are easy and fast with presentation being almost unlimited. Read more . I served these scones with honey and softened butter mixed together. Perfect! =D Ingredients:
2 c. all-purpose flour |
2 t. baking powder |
1/2 t. salt |
1/4 c. sugar |
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1/3 c. dried tart cherries, chopped (you can also use dried sweet cherries.) |
1/4 c. almonds, coarsely chopped |
1 t. fresh orange zest |
3/4 c. milk |
1/2 t. almond extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingers until the mixture resembles very coarse meal. Stir in cherries, almonds and orange zest.
3. Make a well in the center, pour in milk and almond extract. Blend ingredients into a soft, slightly wet dough.
4. Turn dough onto a well-floured surface. Lightly sprinkle dough with flour. Pat into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
5. Place wedges 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet. I did not place mine 2-inches apart. I kept mine pretty close together and the baking worked out fine.
6. Bake 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Smells like heaven coming fresh out of the oven!
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