Description
These flaky, buttery scones are filled with sharp cheddar, chives, and tart cherries, perfect for a festive brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, chives, and dried cherries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cherry preserves and buttermilk.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a perfect medium boiled egg to accompany, boil water, add eggs, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 8 1/2 minutes before transferring to an ice bath. Nasturtium flowers can be grown easily at home for edible decoration. These scones are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35