Cream Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, and then add the baking powder, sugar and salt and sift again.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, cut in the butter or shortening.
4. 4
   Add the egg, egg yolk and cream all at once and stir until all the flour is dampened.
5. 5
   Mix in the dried cherries and lemon zest.
6. 6
   Then stir vigorously until the mixture forms a soft dough and follows a spoon around the bowl.
7. 7
   Turn out immediately onto a slightly floured board and knead 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Using a rolling pin, roll out until the dough is about 1/2-inch thick, and then cut into triangles.
9. 9
   Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
10. 10
    Brush the tops lightly with the egg white, and sprinkle with some sugar.
11. 11
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.