Cream Scones Recipe

Name: Cream Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons butter or other shortening; 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, well beaten; 1/3 cup light cream; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1 lemon, finely zested; 1 egg white, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter or other shortening
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, well beaten
1/3 cup light cream
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 lemon, finely zested
1 egg white, slightly beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Sift the flour, and then add the baking powder, sugar and salt and sift again.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cut in the butter or shortening.
4
Add the egg, egg yolk and cream all at once and stir until all the flour is dampened.
5
Mix in the dried cherries and lemon zest.
6
Then stir vigorously until the mixture forms a soft dough and follows a spoon around the bowl.
7
Turn out immediately onto a slightly floured board and knead 30 seconds.
8
Using a rolling pin, roll out until the dough is about 1/2-inch thick, and then cut into triangles.
9
Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
10
Brush the tops lightly with the egg white, and sprinkle with some sugar.
11
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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* 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 cake flour, plus more for dusting, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cream 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.

Cream Scones

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