Cherry Scones
By
Kathy W
@Kattyw
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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.
They are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack. Serve with butter and jam.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 call purpose flour
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3-5 Tbspsugar (use 5 tbsp sugar for a sweeter scone)
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2 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tspbaking soda
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/3 ccold butter
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1/2 cdried cherries (or dried fruit of your choice)
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1/2 cchopped nuts (your favorite)
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1egg, slightly beaten
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1/3 cbuttermilk
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·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
- Preheat oven to 400°.
Line baking sheeet with parchment paper. - In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Cut butter in with a pastry blender until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Mix in dried fruit and nuts.
- Add egg and buttermilk. Stir just until mixture holds together. Dough will be sticky. (If too dry, add another tablespoon of buttermilk)
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead about 8-10 times. Pat into about a 9-in circle. Cut into 8-12 wedges.
- Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to rack to cool.
