Recipe of Cherry Chip Scones

Scones

By sarahlyn on may 6, 2011 in biscuits and scones, breads may 6, 2011 biscuits and sconesbreads.

Recipe Summary Scones

This is a very simple recipe for scones. You can customize them by adding dried fruit or nuts. Half and half can also be substituted for milk if you wish.

Ingredients | Cherry Chip Scones

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup white sugar

5 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup butter

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Info | Cherry Chip Scones

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 scones

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