Dried Cherry Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and chopped
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 egg, beaten or 1 tablespoon heavy cream*(See step 7)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. 2

   Whisk the first four ingredients together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix with either your fingertips, a pastry blender, or two knives until it forms the texture of coarse meal.

4. 4

   Add the milk and cherries and mix gently until just incorporated (the dough may look a bit dry, but allow it sit for a few minutes and the flour will soak up all the milk).

5. 5

   Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently press into a 1″ thick circle.

6. 6

   Cut out scones using a heart shaped cookie cutter.

7. 7

   Place scones on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg or heavy cream, if desired (this will give the scones a golden crust)*.

8. 8

   Bake in oven for 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Move immediately to a wire cooling rack and serve.