Cherry Scone Recipe

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If you're on a quest for the perfect breakfast or teatime treat, look no further than this delightful Cherry Scone recipe.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 8 Scones

Calories 280 kcal

2 cups all-purpose flour
Measure out 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and keep some extra on hand for the final sprinkle.
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Slice 6 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter into small cubes.
Pour 3/4 cup of heavy cream into your mix and have a little extra ready for a final brush over the top.
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cherries pitted and chopped

Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a different bowl, blend the heavy cream with an egg and a dash of vanilla extract. Pour this over the flour mixture, add the chopped cherries, and stir until just combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently until it comes together. Form the dough into a round disc, about 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Gently brush the tops of the scones with some cream and dust lightly with sugar.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Once baked, transfer the scones to a cooling rack to cool.

Chocolate Chip Cherry Scones: Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips with the cherries.

Lemon Glaze Cherry Scones: Drizzle with a glaze made from lemon juice and powdered sugar.

Coconut Cherry Scones: Substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with coconut flour and add 1/4 cup shredded coconut.

Spiced Cherry Scones: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg to the flour mixture for a warm spice flavor.

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