Cherry And Cream Scones

• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 egg (SEPARATED)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• additional sugar

1. Soak cherries in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large mixing bow, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
2. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine, Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, sour cream, cream and extract.
4. Add to flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently six to eight times, knead in cherries.
6. Divide dough in half and roll out each to 1/2 an inch thick and cut into each into 8 wedges.
7. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
8. Beat the egg white until foamy; brush tops of scones and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

dried cherries, boiling water, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, butter, egg, sour cream, cream, almond, additional sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-and-cream-scones-188627 (may not work)