Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Scones Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups); 1/3 cup sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped; 1.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1/4 cup); 1 large egg; 3/4 cup fat-free milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons sliced almonds

Servings: persons

9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 large egg
3/4 cup fat-free milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sitr in cherries and chocolate.
3
Combine egg, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, and almond extract, stirring well with a whisk. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. (Dough will be sticky.)
4
Pat dough into an 8-inch circle with floured hands on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut dough into 12 equal wedges, cutting into but not through dough. Brush top of dough with remaining 1 tablespoon milk, and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and almonds.
5
Bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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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: 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups), 1/3 cup sugar, divided, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Cherry-Almond 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.

Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Scones

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