Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 2 large eggs
  • 500g Plain flour, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2/3 cup buttermik
  • 2/3 cup buttermik

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 16

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Stir together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut int butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Stir in cherries and almonds.
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Step 2

  • Whisk together buttermilk, 1 egg, and almond extract; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened and mixture forms a shaggy dough.Use floured hands to pat dough into a 1/2-inch thick, 10-x7-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface; cut into 16 rectangles.
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Step 3

  • Place scone dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Step 4

  • Whisk together remaining egg and 1 teaspoon water.
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Step 5

  • Brush scones with egg wash; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
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Step 6

  • Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
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  • Length: 12 minutes