Cherry Scones Recipe
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Cherry Scones Recipe
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This is a very easy cherry scones recipe made with fresh cherries. Frozen or preserved cherries can be used as well.
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Ingredients
- 15-20 fresh cherries depending on size
- 3¾ cup all-purpose flour 450 g/ 1 lb
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 60 g
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter 80 g
- 2 medium eggs
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk 200 ml
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar as needed
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 460°F/ 240°C. Line the baking sheet with baking paper.
- Stone and chop the cherries. Set aside.15-20 fresh cherries
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a wide bowl. Lightly stir in the sugar.3¾ cup all-purpose flour/ 450 g + 2 teaspoons baking powder + pinch of salt + ⅓ cup granulated sugar/ 60 g
- Cut the butter into cubes and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until the mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in the chopped cherries.⅓ cup unsalted butter/ 80 g
- You will need about 1 ½ egg for the dough and ½ egg for the egg wash. Break one egg in a cup. Whisk lightly. Pour ½ of the egg into another bowl and set it aside for brushing the scones before baking.2 medium eggs
- Combine dough: Mix the second egg and the half egg in the bowl. Add the milk and whisk together. Pour the egg-milk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir to mix with a spoon. The dough will be rather soft.¾ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk/ 200 ml
- Cut scones: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape with your hands into a round shape, about 9 inches/ 22 cm diameter and 1 inch/ 2.5 cm thick. Cut into 8 triangles, flouring the knife, if necessary.
- Brush: Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the remaining egg in the bowl. Sprinkle with brown sugar.1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Notes
- Measurements: A digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) will give you the most precise measure, ensuring the best bake possible.
- Serve warm or cooled with clotted cream, whipped cream, jam, or Thermomix lemon curd.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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