Bake up a batch of these tender, cherry-studded scones flavored with orange.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 scones |
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, for dusting
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Work the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the cherries and orange zest.
- Beat together 1 of the eggs and 4 tablespoons of the heavy cream in a small bowl. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with a fork until the dough just comes together. If the dough seems dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
- Dust a work surface with flour. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Pat into a disk about 7 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Gather and reroll the scraps and repeat. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl. Brush the scones with the egg. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 7 servings |
| Calories | 302 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 192 mg |