Cherry Chip Scones
These buttery scones, dotted with dried cherries and vanilla chips, are so sweet and flaky that I even serve them for dessert.
-Pamela Brooks, South Berwick, Maine
SERVINGS
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8
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CATEGORY
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Breads
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
15 min. |
COOK
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20 min.
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TOTAL
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35 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1-1/3 cups dried cherries
- 2/3 cup vanilla or white chips
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt and 1/4 cup milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Knead in the cherries and chips.
On a greased baking sheet, pat the dough into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges. Brush with the remaining milk. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.