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Bing Cherry Lime Scones

Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 granulated cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 stick cold unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup bing cherries pitted and cut in quarters
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • For glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and lime zest; whisk well to combine. Quickly cut the butter into small cubes then work them into the mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse meal. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and lime juice. Add to flour mixture. Use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened.
  • Add bing cherries. Gently stir into dough.
  • Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, floured work surface, shape the dough into an 8-inch circle.
  • Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared sheet.
  • Lightly brush each scone with milk, then sprinkle the top of each scone with sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet while you make the glaze.
  • For the glaze:
  • In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, lime zest and confectioners sugar. Drizzle over warm scones and serve at once.