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Cherry Scones with Orange-Vanilla Glaze

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Freshly baked scones are a delicious way to add a special touch to breakfast and brunch, and especially when they combine the delicious flavors of cherry and orange. These cherry scones feature a super-moist crumb that is studded with dried fruit and drizzled generously with orange-vanilla glaze. This is a wonderful scone recipe that you’ll want make again and again!

Cherry Scones with Orange-Vanilla Glaze

Cherry Scones with Orange-Vanilla Glaze

With a super moist crumb, these scones are studded with dried cherries and drizzled with an orange-vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an anytime treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cold butter cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat recommended

For the glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to blend. Add butter to bowl, and pulse until mixture resembled coarse crumbs, with no piece larger than a pea. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in cherries and orange zest. Make a well at the center of the mixture; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the egg yolk and sour cream. Add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture, and use a fork to stir until just combined. (At this point, the mixture may seem somewhat dry.)
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 10-12 times until the dough comes together. Shape and pat into a 7-inch circle. Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife, cut into 8 wedges. Arrange scones on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before drizzling with prepared glaze.

For the glaze

  • Combine powdered sugar, orange juice and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. If necessary, add a bit more orange juice until glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.

Notes

This recipe can also be prepared without a food processor by combining the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then cutting in the butter with a pastry blender.
No dried cherries on hand? Use any dried fruit you wish: cranberries, blueberries, or even raisins. You can also use different citrus juice and zest for a lovely change-up. This is such a versatile recipe!

I’ve truly never had a scone with a more moist, tender crumb, thanks to the sour cream in the batter. They nearly melt in your mouth!

Cherry Scones with Orange-Vanilla Glaze

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