Sour Cherry Scones

(The Sycamore Kitchen)

These delectable cherry scones are a signature item at The Sycamore Kitchen in Los Angeles.

Cook Time:10 min

Prep Time:45 min

Total Time:1 hours

Servings: 10

1 2/3 cups flour

3 1/2 T. sugar

1 1/2 T. baking powder

1/8 t. salt

3 oz. butter, cold

2/3 cup + 1 T. cream

1/2 cup dried sour cherries, plumped

1/2 t. orange zest

Put dry ingredients in mixer bowl with paddle attachment.

Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes and paddle until the butter is pea size. Drizzle in wet cream.

Turn machine back on for a couple seconds, add cherries and orange zest.

When just combined, turn off machine and empty bowl onto counter and pat dough together, forming a rectangle.

Roll to 1 1/2 inch thick. Cut into triangles.

Let chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Brush with cream and sprinkle raw sugar on top.

Bake at 375, convection for about 10 min.Serve with jam, butter or clotted cream.