Cornmeal Cherry Scones

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup dried sweet cherries
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

427 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 22.3g 29% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19220.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 239.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 56.5mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 187mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1524.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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