Ingredients

The following ingredients have 13 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1 egg, beaten or 1 tablespoon heavy cream*(See step 7)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Whisk the first four ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix with either your fingertips, a pastry blender, or two knives until it forms the texture of coarse meal.
  • Add the milk and cherries and mix gently until just incorporated (the dough may look a bit dry, but allow it sit for a few minutes and the flour will soak up all the milk).
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently press into a 1″ thick circle.
  • Cut out scones using a heart shaped cookie cutter.
  • Place scones on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg or heavy cream, if desired (this will give the scones a golden crust)*.
  • Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  • Move immediately to a wire cooling rack and serve.