Jul 03 2009
Chocolate Cherry Scones
![Chocolate Cherry Scones](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3829952597_df7a1e7b6f_o.jpg)
I have a problem.
I like love to bake. I bake even when I don’t plan on eating what I bake. If I can’t sleep at night, I whip up a batch of cookies, or a bunch of scones – something quick, something easy.
That’s pretty much how I came about making these scones. The many hours of daylight has messed with my system. Also, I’ve discovered that I have bundles of energy when I don’t eat grains or sugar. The result? I don’t need much sleep anymore.
![Chocolate Cherry Scones](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3830747570_4fd6bf2156_o.jpg)
This week I found myself up until the wee hours of the morning, each and every night. And yes, I baked something I wouldn’t be eating, simply to have some fun in the kitchen. I have all of these ingredients, just sitting around, getting closer and closer to their expiration date. If I didn’t do something with them, they would simply go bad. (Incidentally, I have made – and eaten – these scones before, and I can attest that they are delicious. They have an interesting texture, courtesy of the cornmeal, and are wonderfully rich.)
![Chocolate Cherry Scones](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3829952235_1e1472a2be_o.jpg)
So why not make some?
Chocolate Cherry Scones
adapted from Pure Dessert
1 large egg
3/4 c cream or whole milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1/3 c whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 c cornmeal
1/3 granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 T very cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chunks
3/4 coarsely-chopped dried bing cherries
1 egg mixed with 1 tsp milk for egg wash
Preheat oven to 400*F.
Combine flours, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse once or twice to combine. Add cubed butter and pulse a few times until the butter is the size of peas.
Whisk together milk/cream, egg, and almond extract in a liquid measuring cup. Add mixture to flours and stir until just combined. Add chocolate chunks and cherries, fold until combined.
Using an ice cream scoop, form 8 scones onto parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Brush the top of each scone with egg wash.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden.
You must have happy and well fed family and friends. : )
These scones sound terrific. I love the chocolate/cherry combo. Dontcha feel like there is never enough time in the day to complete the recipes you want to?? So frustrating.
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