cherry scones
Wanted something different for breakfast, so I looked through my recipes and found this. I've had it so long, I can't even remember where I got it. They are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack. Serve with butter and jam.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3-5 tablespoons sugar (use 5 tbsp sugar for a sweeter scone)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (or dried fruit of your choice)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your favorite)
- 1 - egg, slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- - note: no buttermilk? use 1/3 cup milk with 1 tsp of lemon juice added. let stand a few minutes
How To Make cherry scones
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheeet with parchment paper.
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Step 2In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Step 3Cut butter in with a pastry blender until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
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Step 4Mix in dried fruit and nuts.
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Step 5Add egg and buttermilk. Stir just until mixture holds together. Dough will be sticky. (If too dry, add another tablespoon of buttermilk)
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Step 6Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead about 8-10 times. Pat into about a 9-in circle. Cut into 8-12 wedges.
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Step 7Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to rack to cool.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Other Breads
Keyword:
#nuts
Keyword:
#scones
Keyword:
#cherries
Method:
Bake
Culture:
English
Ingredient:
Flour
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