DRIED CHERRY SCONES
Wonderful scones served at a local Bed and Breakfast here in my town. Prep and cook times are a guess, since I only tasted, but haven't made yet.
Provided by keen5
Categories Scones
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup of dried cherries (or other dried fruit) with 2 tablespoons brandy or apricot nectar.
- Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder).
- Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients well.
- Add pecans.
- Make a 'hole' in the center of the dried mixture.
- Stir together well beaten egg and half-and-half.
- Add egg and fruit mixtures to dry ingredients all at once.
- Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead for 12 to 15 strokes.
- Form dough into a 7 inch circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Brush tops with 1 tbsp half-and-half, sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with maple-nut butter posted on this site, if desired.
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Imonbillah Lekson
leksoni41@yahoo.comThese scones were delicious! I made them for my book club and everyone raved about them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Go Bros
b@aol.comThese scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Muhammad Anas Baloch
muhammad@gmail.comI've never made scones before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great and my friends loved them!
marwan
marwan@gmail.comThese scones were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're definitely a keeper!
Hashan Dhananjaya
hashan-dhananjaya8@hotmail.co.ukI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out flat and dense. They didn't taste bad, but they weren't very appealing.
Badsha Islam
ibadsha17@gmail.comThese scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
dhanushka nishantha
nishantha60@hotmail.comThese scones are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Samuel Padua
s_padua@hotmail.comI was disappointed with these scones. They were dry and crumbly, and the glaze was too sweet.
Suhen Chowdhury
chowdhurysuhen@hotmail.frThese scones were easy to make and tasted great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Love Dinesh
love_d70@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfect! They were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Rai Mola Ditta
ditta@gmail.comThese scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Itzel Mendoza
m.i17@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of scones, but these were really good! The dried cherries and cream cheese glaze made them extra special.
Alie Musa Sesay
malie@yahoo.comThese scones were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Arnold Spencer x
arnold@yahoo.comI love these scones! They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Touseef AHMED
t.a@gmail.comThese scones were a hit at my brunch party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly golden and fluffy. The dried cherries added a sweet and tart flavor that was balanced out nicely by the tangy cream cheese glaze. I'll definitely be making