Cherry Almond Scones Perfectly Flaky Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cherries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• to taste sugar extra sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds until evenly distributed.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
7. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it just a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
9. Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the tops of the scones for a sweet finish.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are lightly golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.