SOUR CREAM CHERRY SCONES Your guests will enjoy these scones served warm from the oven. Preparation time: 20 min Baking time: 25 min Yield: 16 scones Topping Ingredients: 1/4 cup sliced almonds1 tablespoon sugar Scones Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream1 egg1/2 teaspoon almond extract2/3 cup dried cherries** Heat oven to 375°F. Combine all topping ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sour cream, egg and almond extract in small bowl until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in cherries. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times until smooth, adding small amount of flour, if necessary. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 7-inch circle. Place 2 inches apart onto large ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle topping evenly over dough. Score each half into 8 wedges; do not separate. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until scones are lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes; separate scones. Store leftover scones in airtight container at room temperature. *Substitute 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries. Recipe Tip Coarsely chop cherries if they are large. Ingredient Substitution Index Nutrition Facts (1 scone): Calories: 210, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 180mg, Carbohydrates: 27g, Dietary Fiber: <1g, Protein: 3g
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