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Cherry Scones with Saskatchewan Sour Cherries

An easy recipe for buttermilk scones using fresh cherries or any fruit of your choice.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 to 10

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup butter chilled or frozen
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups cherries pitted and drained
  • GLAZE 1 cup icing sugar
  • GLAZE 2-3 tbsp milk
  • GLAZE 1-2 tsp almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together your dry ingredients.
  • Using a cheese grater, grate in your butter (this is a great cheat instead of crumbling in your butter). Toss until all the butter is coated with flour.
  • Gently toss your fruit in a tbsp of flour.
  • Toss in your fruit into the flour and butter mixture, pour in your buttermilk and knead until a nice dough forms.
  • Form the dough into a circle shape that is roughly 2-3 inches thick, cut into pie shape wedges.
  • Transfer each wedge onto the cookie sheet and space the wedges apart to allow them to rise.
  • Bake in 425°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Mix your glaze to desired consistency and taste, once the scones are done, let cool for 2-3 minutes, drizzle with glaze and serve