Cherry Scones

Name: Cherry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c all purpose flour; 3-5 Tbsp sugar (use 5 tbsp sugar for a sweeter scone); 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 c cold butter; 1/2 c dried cherries (or dried fruit of your choice); 1/2 c chopped nuts (your favorite); 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/3 c buttermilk; note: no buttermilk? use 1/3 cup milk with 1 tsp of lemon juice added. let stand a few minutes

By Kathy W
@Kattyw

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 4 votes5

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Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 3/4 c

all purpose flour
3-5 Tbsp

sugar (use 5 tbsp sugar for a sweeter scone)
2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1/3 c

cold butter
1/2 c

dried cherries (or dried fruit of your choice)
1/2 c

chopped nuts (your favorite)
1

egg, slightly beaten
1/3 c

buttermilk
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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

Step-by-Step

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.