Cherry Chip Scones

By BCVH

These buttery scones, dotted with dried cherries and vanilla chips, are so sweet and flaky that they can even be served for dessert.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons cold butter (no substitutes)
• 1 cup (8 oz.) vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
• 1 1/3 cups dried cherries
• 2/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt and 1/4 cup milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Knead in the cherries and chips.

On a greased baking sheet, pat the dough into a 9 inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges; separate wedges. Brush with the remaining milk. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.