Dried Cherry Scones  Ingredients:       1/2 c.  dried tart red cherries    2 Tbsp apricot nectar or cherry brandy or orange juice       2 cups  flour    3 Tbsp sugar       1 Tbsp baking powder    6 Tbsp chilled butter       1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (opt.)    1 beaten egg       1/2 cup light cream or milk

Preparation:

In small bowl, combine dried cherries and brandy, orange juice or apricot nectar. Let stand 15 min. In a bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter. Add walnuts or pecans; toss until mixed. Make a well in the center of dry mixture. In small bowl stir together the egg and milk or cream. Add the egg mixture and the cherry mixture to dry mixture all at once. Using a fork, stir until moistened. Knead on floured surface 12-15 strokes. Cut into desired shapes or drop method. Brush tops with milk, sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 for 12-15 min.

Categories:  Baked Dishes, Bread, Fruit, Fruits

Estimated Serving:  12

Estimated preparation time:  30 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/01/26