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Almond Scones

These Almond Scones are one of the BEST scones we've ever eaten (or made!) Plus, the dough can be made ahead of time and kept chilled until ready to bake.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 16 scones
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the Scones:
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 2 sticks salted butter 16 TB, frozen
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup whole sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 egg + 2 tsp water lightly beaten together (for egg wash)
  • sliced almonds for garnish
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 TB whole milk
  • ½ tsp pure almond extract

Instructions

Make Scones
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Using large holes of a box grater, grate frozen butter into the flour. Use fingers to work in the butter until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in dried cherries and white chocolate chips.
  3. In separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, and almond extract until smooth and incorporated.
  4. Use a fork to stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large clumps form. Then use hands to form dough into two even sized balls. As you work the dough, it will come together and form balls.
  5. If dough is sticky and needs to firm up a bit, wrap dough balls tightly and chill until it's easier to work with, about 20-30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set oven to 400F, with rack on lower-middle position.
  7. On a lightly floured, flat surface, pat each dough ball evenly into an 8-inch circle, about 3/4 inch thick each. Using a very sharp knife, cut each circle into 8 triangle wedges.
  8. Place triangles on lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Brush the egg wash on top of each triangle. Sprinkle tops with sliced almonds.
  9. Bake one sheet at a time, about 14-17 minutes or just until tops are light golden. Do not over bake. Allow scones to cool on wire rack.
Make Glaze
  1. Combining glaze ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth and glossy. Add a tiny bit more sugar if you need it thicker; add a tiny more milk if you need it thinner.
  2. Drizzle glaze onto scones. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container for up to 2 days. Baked scones are best within first 24 hours. If they are just ever-so-slightly underbaked, they will stay moist longer.

Notes

  • If my kitchen is particularly cool, sometimes I don't need to chill the dough - your dough just needs to be cool or cold. 
  • If you want to make the dough ahead of time, simply wrap the two dough balls in cling wrap and chill up to 2 days in fridge. Then, shape and bake as directed.
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  • You can omit the dried cherries or white chocolate chips, if you want plain almond scones. 
  • Feel free to substitute with other dried fruits such as dried blueberries or cranberries. 
  • You can also substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips or any other flavored add-ins, if you prefer. 
  • If my kitchen is particularly cool, sometimes I don't need to chill the dough - your dough just needs to be cool or cold. 
  • If you want to make the dough ahead of time, simply wrap the two dough balls in cling wrap and chill up to 2 days in fridge. Then, shape and bake as directed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 767IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 767IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.