Cherry Citrus Scones Recipe

Recipe: Cherry Citrus Scones
Makes: 6 - 8 Scones
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

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 Lemon Zest
• 2 Large Eggs
• 4-5 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.

2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Work the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the cherries and zest.

3. Beat together one egg and 4 tablespoons of cream in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix with a fork until the dough comes together (if the dough seems dry, add the remaining cream).

4. Turn the dough into a floured surface. Pat into a 7-inch round about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

5. Gather and re-roll the scraps.

6. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with the remaining egg, beaten.

7. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.

Enjoy!