Buttermilk Almond Cherry Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Delicious, sweet and tart scones is great for breakfast on the run. Ingredients:
2 c all-purpose flour |
2 tsp baking powder |
1/2 tsp baking soda |
4 tbsp sugar |
1/4 tsp salt |
1 c cold buttermilk |
8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted |
2 tbsp melted butter |
1 tsp almond extract |
1 c sliced almonds |
1 c dried cherries |
1 tbsp orange zest |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
4. Combine buttermilk and 8 tablespoons butter in medium bowl. Add to flour mixture. Mix with hands to form small mealy clumps.
5. Add almond extract, almonds, zest and cherries to flour mixture, then mix a bit more until these are distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using greased 1/4 c measure, scoop level amount of dough and drop onto parchment about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake until tops are golden brown and crisp approx. 10–12 minutes.
8. Brush freshly baked scones with remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
9. Transfer to wire rack for cooling.
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