Frosted Almond Scones

Specialty Recipe

From Glenda Barcklow at The Genesee Country Inn

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup jam or dried fruit of your choice

1 teaspoon pure almond extract

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons white sugar

Frosting:

1 cup confectioner's sugar

1 Tablespoon milk (more if needed to thin)

1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract

Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, milk, jam or dried fruit, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Lightly knead dough on floured surface and pat into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle scones with mixture. Bake at 450 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes (do not over-bake).

Combine frosting ingredients and frost scones while they are warm.

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