Cherry And Cream Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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