cherry scones

How To Make cherry scones

• 1

  Place chopped cherries in a bowl and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar over them, then stir gently. Set aside.
• 2

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 3

  Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
• 4

  Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 5

  Whisk together milk and egg yolk. Pour into flour mixture and stir until combined.
• 6

  Stir in chopped cherries.
• 7

  Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly and shape into 5" circle.(about 1" thickness)
• 8

  Cut into 4 scones and place on baking sheet.
• 9

  Bake 12-15 minutes, until golden.
• 10

  Let cool on baking sheet one minute before transferring to wire rack.
• 11

  Enjoy!
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