Buttermilk and Sour Cherry Scones for Afternoon Tea and Picnics

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Delightful Buttermilk and Sour Cherry Scones for your Afternoon Tea and Picnics

Buttermilk and Sour Cherry Scones for Afternoon Tea and Picnics

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

264

Sugar

12g

Fat

Buttermilk and Sour Cherry Scones are a classic treat that are perfect for afternoon tea or a picnic on a lazy afternoon. Scones are a traditional British pastry that are typically served with clotted cream and jam. The sour cherries in this recipe add a tart twist to the traditional scone. These scones are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them a great addition to any meal. They are best served fresh out of the oven with a dollop of clotted cream and a spoonful of jam.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2.	Mix the flour, a pinch of salt, sugar and bicarbonate of soda together in a mixing bowl.
3.	Add the buttermilk, milk and sour cherries and stir together until just combined.
4.	Tip out onto a floured surface and lightly knead until the dough comes together.
5.	Pat out to about 3cm deep then cut out rounds using a 5cm cutter.
6.	6.Place onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and brush the tops with a little more milk.
7.	Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
8.	Leave to cool on a wire rack.
9.

PROS

These scones are perfect for a traditional afternoon tea or a picnic on a sunny day.

They are quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold.

The sour cherries add a tangy twist to the scones, making them unique and delicious.

CONS

Scones are typically high in calories and carbohydrates, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

This recipe calls for buttermilk, which can be difficult to find in some countries.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These scones are a good source of carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy.
They also contain calcium, which is important for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
Sour cherries are rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation in the body.

	250 g plain flour
	salt
	2 tablespoons golden granulated sugar
	1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
	150 ml buttermilk
	50 ml milk
	75 g dried sour cherries