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White Chocolate Cherry Scones Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tsps baking powder .
  • 3/4 tsp salt .
  • 1 tbsp sanding sugar .
  • 3/4 c granulated sugar .
  • 1 c dried cherries, roughly sliced .
  • 1 1/4 c whole wheat flour .
  • 10 oz unsalted butter, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces & chilled .
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream .
  • 2 1/2 c oats .
  • 3/4 c buttermilk .
  • 1 c white chocolate chips .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Directions
  • Step #1 Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step #2 Combine all dry ingredients, except sanding sugar, with the cherries (or other dried fruit) in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • Step #3 Add butter, & mix on medium-lowish speed until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Step #4 Add white chocolate chips.
  • Step #5 Add buttermilk & mix until just mixd.
  • Step #6 Turn out the mixtures onto a clean work surface.
  • Step #7 With hands, pat mixture into two 16" x 4" rectangles that are 1/2 inches high.
  • Step #8 Score rectangle into 16 triangles.
  • Step #9 Cover up with plastic wrap & transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hrs.
  • Step #10 Heat oven to 350°.
  • Step #11 Remove dough from the freezer & cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
  • Step #12 Place scones two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Step #13 Brush scones with heavy cream & sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  • Step #14 Bake until lightly golden, about 15 mins.
  • Step #15 Freezing the dough at least two hrs keeps scones from spreading too much.
  • Step #16 Frozen dough will keep for up to 3 weeks.
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