fruitcake scones

Name: Fruitcake Scones
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup(s) flour, divided; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 cup(s) butter, cold; 3/4 cup(s) fruitcake mix; 1/4 cup(s) candied cherries; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1 cup(s) buttermilk

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Kathryn Brown

Seaford, DE

Updated on Jul 29, 2024

Perfect with a cup of tea, even for those non-fruitcake people.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups flour, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, cold
3/4 cup fruitcake mix
1/4 cup candied cherries
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup buttermilk

How To Make fruitcake scones

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Spray scone pan with cooking spray.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour, the sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
Step 4

Add butter. Use hands to blend until coarse crumbs are formed.
Step 5

Add fruitcake mix and cherries, mix until combined.
Step 6

Add almond extract to buttermilk. Stir to combine.
Step 7

Pour buttermilk into flour mixture. Mix until soft dough is formed.
Step 8

Add remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is not sticky.
Step 9

Add dough to scone pan.
Step 10

Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 11

Cool in pan 15 minutes.
Step 12

Enjoy!!
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