CHERRY LEMON SCONES

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This is another adaption of my earlier recipe "delicious tea scones." This is one of my favorite recipes because of its easiness and the result is so good! The scones have a great crumb, are very pretty, and really delicious. You won't regret giving them a try!!

Provided by Lieutenant Ducky

Categories     Scones

Time 33m

Yield 6-8 scones, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, halved
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon hot water, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, baking powder, salt and flour.
  • Work butter in with hands or a pastry cutter, add the egg and milk together with the cherries, stir until just moist and holding together.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it into a 2" high circle.
  • Cut out 6-8 wedges, and place on a parchment papered cookies sheet
  • at least an inch apart.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown at 425ºF. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • lemon glaze:.
  • measure out sugar, add lemon juice and 1 teaspoon hot water. Stir to a drizzle consistency. Add second teaspoon of water if needed.
  • Spoon drizzle on to scones, enjoy!

GoopBrainzz
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5 stars!


ITX MOMIL
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I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed.


Parwana Arifi
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These scones are a great way to impress your friends and family.


Lydell Hill
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I'm not a baker, but these scones were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


charlie bear
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These scones are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Tshiamo Mapheto
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I love the texture of these scones. They're so light and fluffy.


Joka Rivera
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Md Thuhin Shak
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These scones are now a new favorite in my house.


Asim ch
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I made these scones with fresh cherries and they were incredible!


Marcheline Inape
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These scones are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Layal Banat
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I love the way the cherries and lemon complement each other in these scones.


Jared Horst
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Kathy Johnson
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were amazing! The cherries and lemon really made them special.


Lisa Baldwin
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Nqobani Myaka
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These scones were a delight! The combination of cherries and lemon was perfect, and the scones were just the right amount of sweet and tart.


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