Description
Sweet morning dreams come alive with these classic Cherry Scones, blending British tradition and delightful fruity charm. Buttery crumbles melt in your mouth, inviting warm memories of countryside tea times and delectable comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 0.5 cup cold butter
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 0.75 cup dried cherries
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate 350°F, preparing a baking surface with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Prepare the topping mixture in a small bowl, setting it aside for later application.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and integrate into the dry ingredients using fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk together sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate container, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold fresh or dried cherries into the dough, maintaining a light touch to prevent overworking the batter.
- Divide the dough into two equal rounds on the prepared baking surface, scoring each round into 8 distinct wedges.
- Generously sprinkle the reserved topping over each scone, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Chill butter beforehand for flakier, more tender scones that melt in your mouth.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries, but pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the dough soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg