Description
These cherry scones with a cherry vanilla glaze are perfect for Mother's Day brunch!
Ingredients
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For the Scones
- 180g all-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
- 50g granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 42g unsalted butter (cold, 3 tbsp)
- 56g plain greek yogurt (1/4 cup)
- 80g heavy cream (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g frozen or fresh cherries (1/2 cup)
For the Glaze
- 70g frozen or fresh cherries (1/3 cup)
- 60g powdered sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Scones
- Preheat the oven 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Add in the cubes of cold butter and mix on low speed until the butter is pea-sized.
- Then, add in the yogurt, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries by hand, careful not to overmix.
- Dump the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and mold into a circle about 1'' in thickness. Chill in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Cut the scones into four pieces and separate them slightly to give them room to expand. Brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the center of the scones are baked all the way through.
For the Glaze
- While the scones bake, make the glaze by mashing the cherries in a strainer over a bowl to squeeze as much juice out as you can.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add a splash of cream if you would like to thin it out more.
- Drizzle the glaze over the scones and enjoy!