These scones are a tasty addition to a Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Makes 14 Scones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup dried cherries or cranberries
2 tablespoons cherry brandy
1\u00bd cups White Lily\u00ae flour or all purpose flour
\u00bc teaspoon salt
3\u00bd tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons butter, chilled
1 egg, beaten
\u2153 cup half and half cream, plus 1 tablespoon plain, nonfat yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00baF. Soak fruit in brandy 15 minutes; set aside. Do not drain.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder; stir. Add butter; cut butter into flour mixture using pastry blender or two forks. In a small bowl, combine undrained fruit, egg, \u2153 cup of the half and half with yogurt (reserve 1 tablespoon) and blend gently. Add to flour mixture; stir only until moistened.Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 12 to 15 strokes, until nearly smooth. Lightly roll dough to \u00be-inch thick. Cut into desired shape. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with reserved half and half. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Serve with butter and\/or jalape\u00f1o jelly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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