Chocolate Cherry Almond Scones

Chocolate Cherry Almond Scones
Chocolate Cherry Almond Scones might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 8g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, milk, salt, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 450F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
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In large bowl, mix flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt.
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Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse meal. Stir in cherries and chocolate. In small bowl, beat egg, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of the milk and the almond extract with whisk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. (Dough will be sticky.)
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4
On cookie sheet, pat dough with floured hands into 8-inch round.
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5
Cut round into 12 wedges, but do not separate.
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Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar and the almonds.
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Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully separate wedges; serve warm.
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Ready In40 m.
Servings12
Health Score1
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