Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first … check this Recipe: Cherry scones
How to Make Cherry scones
Preparation time:
less than 30 mins
Cooking time:
10 to 30 mins
Serves:
Makes 8
Dietary:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 50g/2oz cold butter
- 1 free-range egg
- 75ml/3fl oz milk
- 30g/2oz glacé cherries
Method
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Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Put the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
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In another bowl, beat together the egg and milk, reserving a tablespoon of the mixture to use as an egg wash. Add to the flour mixture, along with the glacé cherries, stirring to form a dough. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead briefly until smooth.
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Gently press the dough out to a thickness of 2.5cm/1in and cut out circles using a biscuit cutter. Arrange the scones on a baking tray, spaced slightly apart, and brush the tops with the reserved egg wash.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden-brown and risen. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly and serve.
