Serving Size : 12
3/4 cup cherries, dried
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 margarine
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup half and half
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
granulated sugar, for garnish
Soak cherries in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. With a pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, cream, sour cream, and almond extract. Add to flour mixture; stir until mixed. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently six to eight times. Knead in cherries. Divide dough in half and pat each half into a 6 inch circle. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and cut into 6 wedges. Pull apart slightly. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until lightly browned and serve warm.
245 calories, 12 g fat, 30 g CHO