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Dried Cherry Scones
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Whisk the first four ingredients together in a large bowl.
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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.
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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).
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Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently press into a 1″ thick circle.
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Cut out scones using a heart shaped cookie cutter.
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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)
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Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
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Move immediately to a wire cooling rack and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Keep Butter Ice-Cold ❄️Chill your unsalted butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting it into the flour—this creates small pockets that steam during baking, resulting in a flaky, crumbly texture rather than dense scones.
- Don't Overwork the Dough 🙌Mix just until the dough comes together; overmixing develops gluten and makes scones tough instead of tender and crumbly, so stop as soon as you see no dry flour streaks.
- Soak Dried Cherries First 🍒Briefly soak your dried cherries in warm water for 5 minutes before adding them to plump them up and enhance their tartness, then pat dry to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Egg Wash for Golden Shine ✨Brush the beaten egg generously over the shaped scones before baking to create an attractive golden-brown exterior and add a delicate sheen that makes them look professionally bakery-made.
- Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊Refrigerate your prepared scones for 20-30 minutes before baking so the butter stays cold and the scones rise higher with better structure and a more tender crumb.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
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