Cornmeal Cherry Scones Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Cherry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3/4 cup dried sweet cherries; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)

Servings: persons

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup dried sweet cherries
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)

1
Preheat oven to 425 F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder together into a large bowl; add the salt, 2/3 cup sugar and cornmeal and stir until combined.
3
Add the butter to the flour mixture and cut in with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small peas; mix in the dried cherries.
4
Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk; mix briefly, just until the ingredients come together; let batter rest for 5 minutes (it will be stiff and slightly sticky).
5
Gently shape the dough into balls about 2 1/4 inches in diameter and place them on prepared pans about 2 inches apart; sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
6
Place the scones on the middle rack of the oven and immediately turn the oven temperature down to 375u00b0F.
7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the scones are golden.
8
Cool on a wire rack.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal 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.

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