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Cherry Scones Recipe

This is a very easy cherry scones recipe made with fresh cherries. Frozen or preserved cherries can be used as well.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 460°F/ 240°C. Line the baking sheet with baking paper.
  2. Stone and chop the cherries. Set aside.15-20 fresh cherries
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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

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

% 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.