Sour Cream Cherry Scones

Your guests will enjoy these scones served warm from the oven.

20 min.prep time 60 min.total time
16 scones
5 7 Ratings

Ingredients

Topping

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar

Scones

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup dried cherries**

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (1 scone)

Calories: 210

Fat: 9g

Cholesterol: 35mg

Sodium: 180mg

Carbohydrates: 27g

Dietary Fiber: <1g

Protein: 3g

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Recipe Comments & Reviews

5
I made these with fresh cherries-YUM! They would probably be good with other fresh summer berries or fruit!
Posted Jul 07 2010 by Helena Georgette
5
It freezes very well and the basic dough without the cherries and almond extract is great if you use butterscotch,chocolate chips, or even make a chedder, chive and sausage scone for breakfast, or lemon poppy seed. may family loves all of these
Posted Oct 03 2009 by kristy
5
The almond extract gives a great taste, it's a nice treat with out too much sugar. It was requested as a next day school lunch snack. Gotta love it!
Posted Sep 30 2009 by Jessica
5
This is easy and delicious! It has become our favorite weekend breakfast treat.
Posted Sep 11 2009 by Deborah
5
Very good recipe, easy to make! My husband who prefers all things chocolate even liked them. The recipe also works well with cherry flavored cranberrys.
Posted Dec 16 2008 by Jennie
5
I used dried cranberries instead of the cherries and they were Delicious!
Posted Oct 10 2008 by Elizabeth
5
I love these scones. The recipe was easy and the results were delicious. They freeze well too.
Posted Oct 05 2008 by Laura
5
Cherries and almonds are a wonderful combination!
Posted Aug 09 2008 by Tara

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