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11 delicious scone recipes

A scone is different from an American biscuit mostly in how it is shaped and presented. Here are 11 delicious scone recipes to try.

9. Sour cherry yogurt scones with cardamom honey butter

Beyond the Peel
In case you weren't sold on sour cherry yogurt scones alone, imagine sticky, greasy honey butter oozing down the sides.

By France Morissette, The Restless Palatte

2 cups flour (I used half sprouted spelt and half whole wheat pastry flour)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teasponn salt
2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or dry sweetener of choice)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup pitted sour cherries
2 dozen shelled pistachios, chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
Cream or 1 beaten egg with 1 tablepsoon of water

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. In a separate bowl whisk together oil, and yogurt. Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture. Mix to combine.

3. Place dough on a well floured surface. Knead lightly to to incorporate all the flour, then mix in the cherries. Make a nice ball, being careful no to over handle the dough or the dough will be tough and pink. Flatten out the dough using your hand and make an 8 inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Brush with cream or beaten egg. Sprinkle with nuts and press them down lightly into the scones so they stick.

4. Transfer the scones to a baking sheet sprinkled with flour or cornmeal. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Cardamom honey butter

1/4 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

In a small bowl, mix butter, honey and cardamom to combine.

Recipe Notes: If you want to skip the cardamom honey butter and would like another creative option, 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped sage into the flour mixture would be a wonderful addition.

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