Christmas ‘Stollen’ Scones
Course
Brunch
,
dessert
Cuisine
German
Servings
30
mini scones
Servings
30
mini scones
Ingredients
2 1/4
cups
flour
1/4 -1/2
cup
sugar
2
tsp
baking powder
1/2
tsp EACH
mace, anise seed, & cardamom
1/4
tsp
salt
1/3
cup
margarine
1
cup
ricotta cheese
1/2
cup
mixed, candied fruit, chopped
1/2
cup
raisins
1/3
cup
almonds, toasted & slivered
1
tsp
vanilla
1/2
tsp
almond extract
1
tsp
lemon zest
2
eggs, beaten
2/3
cup
almond milk
powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices & salt; cut in margarine until it resembles fine crumbs.
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, candied fruit, raisins, almonds, extracts, lemon zest, eggs & almond milk. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Scoop onto baking sheet & bake 12-14 minutes.