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Cornmeal Cherry Scones Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 425F F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper & set aside.
Step #2 Sift the flour, baking soda & baking powder together into a large bowl; add the salt, 2/3 c sugar & cornmeal & stir until mixd.
Step #3 Add the butter to the flour mixture & cut in with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small peas; mix in the dried cherries.
Step #4 Make a well in the center & add the buttermilk; mix briefly, just until the ingredients come together; let batter rest for 5 mins (it will be stiff & slightly sticky).
Step #5 Gently shape the dough into balls about 2 1/4 inches in diameter & place them on prepared pans about 2 inches apart; sprinkle with the remaining 2 tbsps sugar.
Step #6 Place the scones on the middle rack of the oven & as soon as possible turn the oven temperature down to 375°F.
Step #7 Bake for 20 to 25 mins or until the scones are golden.
Step #8 Cool on a wire rack.
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