Dried Cherry Scones
An update on a traditional scone recipe. These make superb snacks
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Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 500 ml
- 1/3 cup sugar 80 ml
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 7 ml
- 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 ml
- 6 tbsp chilled butter 90 ml - cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup dried sour cherries 160 ml
- 1/2 cup buttermilk 125 ml
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or the tines of a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients to form a soft dough, mixing as little as possible.
- Pat the dough into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Cut into 8 wedges using a serrated knife.
- Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the scones comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Sodium: 260mg | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 103mg | Cholesterol: 51mg | Calories: 258kcal | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 37g
