Savory Onion and Dried Cherry Scones

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Savory Onion and Dried Cherry Scones

 

2 cups flour

1 tbsp. white sugar

3/4 tsp. salt

2 tsps. baking powder

6 tbsps. butter, chilled

1 tsp. lemon zest, minced

2 tsps. fresh thyme, minced

1 tsp. black pepper

1 cup diced yellow onions

1 1/4 cups dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 large egg, beaten, for egg washing tops of scones

flour, as needed

 

Using an electric mixer combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add butter

and blend on low speed until mixture resembles cornmeal, with small chunks of

butter still visible.

Add lemon zest, thyme, pepper, onions and dried cherries. Mix on low speed until

just combined. Add 2 eggs and cream and blend on low speed until mixture just

holds together as a dough.

Remove dough from mixing bowl, and turn out onto lightly floured work surface.

Gently fold dough over itself five times. Divide dough into two equal pieces.

Form each piece of dough into a seven inch round, about 3/4 inch thick. Cut each

round into 6 wedges. Brush tops with egg wash.

Place separated wedges on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes

until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool slightly.

Best if served warm. Serves 12.