Cherry Buttermilk Scones
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Cherry Buttermilk Scones
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These baby scones are enhanced with vanilla bean paste in the buttery dough as well as the glaze. Use tart dried cherries for the perfect chewy bite.
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Ingredients
For Scones
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (one stick) at room temperature, cut into small cubes.
- ¾ cup dried cherries finely chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons Sparkling Sugar optional
For Vanilla Bean Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Make Scones
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it the butter bits are about the size of peas and the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in the chopped cherries and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg and vanilla bean paste and whisk together.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the buttermilk mixture into it. Use a rubber spatula to mix the flour and buttermilk combination until it just comes together and there are no more dry spots in the mix. Do not overmix.
- Dust a work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Knead two to three times and gently pat into a large circle that's ¾" thick.
- Use a 1½" to 2" round cutter to cut individual scones from the circle of dough. Do not twist the cutter in the dough as it will inhibit rising -- just press straight down.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared pan. Brush the scones with milk and sprinkle with sparkling sugar (if using).
- Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate the pan 180° in the oven. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the scones are lightly browned. Remove from the oven to cool.
Make Vanilla Bean Glaze
- While the scones are cooling, make the glaze. Combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla bean paste and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of each scone, or conversely, dip the tops of the scones into the glaze, letting the glaze run off a bit before flipping them over to dry. Sprinkle with additional sparkling sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can store these mini scones at room temperature in an airtight container for one day. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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