Cherry Scones
Scones are a traditional British baked good that is often enjoyed with tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1 unit Egg (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh cherries. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the scones with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.