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Walnut Cherry Scones Recipe

Warm Walnut Cherry Scones with Lemon Curd. A tender scone recipe with tangy cherries speckled throughout.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 large or 16 mini scones
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold whole milk or cream
  • 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 jar lemon curd for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine all dry ingredients. Turn on the mixer for 30 seconds to stir. Chop the cold butter into cubes, and add it to the dry mixture.
  2. Mix on low until the butter is cut into pea-sized pieces. (You could also do this with a hand-pastry cutter or a food processor.) Add the milk, and mix until just combined. Stir in the cherries and walnuts. Quickly dump the dough onto a floured work surface.
  3. Roll or hand press the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick square. Using a floured knife, cut the dough into quarters, then cut each quarter in half, making 8 large triangles. You could cut each triangle in half again to make mini scones.
  4. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush them with milk and bake immediately for 10 minutes. (You could put the cookie sheet in the fridge if you want to bake them later.) Serve warm or room temperature, slathered with lemon curd!

Notes

  • NOTES: The two most important things to remember about making scones are: Don't overwork the dough. It makes the scones tough. Second, work fast so the dough is cold when it goes in the oven. If you get a phone call while you're making these and can't multi-task, put the mixing bowl in the fridge until you're done!
  • Using milk makes an English biscuit-like fluffy scone. Heavy cream creates a denser cake-like American scone. I used milk, but it’s a preference thing!

Nutrition Information

Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 232mg (10%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 480IU (10%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8large or 16 mini scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 480IU 10%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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