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| Cherry Scones |
I was in the mood to do some baking for breakfast this morning. Cherry scones immediately came to mind. I love cherries and this is a quick and simple recipe.
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2/3 cup milk or buttermilk
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
In mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in chopped cherries (or your choice of dried fruit). Stir in milk. Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Cut with biscuit cutter. ** Note: I use a scone pan and don't bother with the kneading - I simply add enough milk to make the batter moist enough to spoon into the pan. My mixture resembles a thick muffin dough. Bake at 425 degrees 7-10 minutes or until brown. (It takes 15 minutes with my scone pan).
Topped with clotted cream and served with a steaming cup of English Breakfast tea. Deliciousness!
2 comments:
Where do you get the clotted cream, Dondi? Do you make your own?
Yesterday was the first time I've had it. It looked like loose cottage cheese with sour cream stirred in, but it didn't taste like that.
My local grocery store stocks it. It is located in the baking aisle near the lemon curd, almond paste, etc. King Arthur Flour carries it and it can be ordered from Amazon as well.
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