Cherry Scones With Glacé Cherries
These cherry scones are light, flaky, and buttery, made with sweet glacé cherries and cold butter. They are eggless, quick to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or afternoon tea.
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 219kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Kitchen knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup butter, very cold, cut into cubes
- ½ cup glacé cherries, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup milk, cold
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt until combined.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your hands until the mixture becomes like crumbles. Fold in cherries.
- Now, add the milk and mix just to combine, then transfer the dough to the floured surface, and roll it until about 2cm thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out the scones and move them into the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with milk and then bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until risen and lightly golden.
Notes
Don’t overmix the dough; mix only until it just comes together.