Cherry Pistachio Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped and drained
• 1/2 cup pistachio nut, chopped and shelled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, separated
• 4 teaspoons raw sugar or granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°F

2. 2

   Grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

3. 3

   In large bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

4. 4

   With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Stir in cherries and pistachios.

6. 6

   In small bowl, blend milk and egg yolk; add to flour mixture.

7. 7

   Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

8. 8

   On lightly floured surface, gently knead dough several times.

9. 9

   Divide dough in half; place on cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Pat each half into 6-inch round.

11. 11

    Cut each round into 6 wedges; do not separate.

12. 12

    In small bowl, beat egg white.

13. 13

    Brush top of each round with egg white; sprinkle with raw or granulated sugar.

14. 14

    Bake 17-22 minutes or until golden brown.

15. 15

    Cool 10 minutes before serving.