Dried Cherry Scones

Name: Dried Cherry Scones
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/3 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 6 Tbsp. butter; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2/3 c. dried cherries

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. buttermilk
6 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. dried cherries

Directions

1

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
2

Cut in 6 tablespoons butter with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like fine meal.
3

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, buttermilk and vanilla.
4

Mix liquid ingredients slowly with dry ingredients.
5

Use fingers or a fork. Add dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, raisins, etc.).
6

Pat into 8-inch diameter disc on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7

Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 18 to 20 minutes.