Cherry Scones Recipe

Name: Cherry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/3 c. dried tart cherries, chopped; 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/3 c. sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. butter or margarine, cut up; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water, for glaze

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0; grease cookie sheet.
2
Combine egg, buttermilk, vanilla and cherries in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
3
With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Stir in cherry mixture until moistened.
5
On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 to 8 turns. With lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough 1 inch thick.
6
Cut scones with lightly floured 2 inch biscuit cutter and transfer to prepared cookie sheet.
7
Reroll scraps and repeat.
8
Brush tops lightly with egg glaze.
9
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Cool on wire racks.

1076

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 2/3 c. buttermilk, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/3 c. dried tart cherries, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cherry Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cherry Scones

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Variations & substitutions

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