Description
Soft and flaky cherry scones made with fresh cherries and cream. This is an easy homemade scone recipe for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ⅓ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon half and half for brushing tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with visible butter pieces.
- Stir in the half and half and vanilla just until a shaggy dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 to 6 times until it holds together.
- Pat the dough into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 equal wedges and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the remaining tablespoon of half and half.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Patting the cherries dry before mixing helps prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American