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fruitcake scones

kgb206 avatar
Recipe by
Kathryn Brown
@kgb206
Seaford, DE

Perfect with a cup of tea, even for those non-fruitcake people.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fruitcake scones

  • 2 3/4 c
    flour, divided
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    butter, cold
  • 3/4 c
    fruitcake mix
  • 1/4 c
    candied cherries
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 c
    buttermilk

How To Make fruitcake scones

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Spray scone pan with cooking spray.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour, the sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
  • 4
    Add butter. Use hands to blend until coarse crumbs are formed.
  • 5
    Add fruitcake mix and cherries, mix until combined.
  • 6
    Add almond extract to buttermilk. Stir to combine.
  • 7
    Pour buttermilk into flour mixture. Mix until soft dough is formed.
  • 8
    Add remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is not sticky.
  • 9
    Add dough to scone pan.
  • 10
    Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 11
    Cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • 12
    Enjoy!!
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