Cherry Pistachio Scones
Description
Tender, golden scones studded with maraschino cherries and pistachio nuts, brushed with egg white and finished with coarse sugar. A festive holiday bake that is simple to make and impressive every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
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2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
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3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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4. Stir in chopped cherries and pistachio nuts.
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5. Combine milk and egg yolk. Add to flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
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6. Knead dough gently several times. Divide in half and pat each half into a 6-inch round on the cookie sheet.
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7. Score each circle into 6 wedges but do not separate.
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8. Beat egg white lightly. Brush each round with egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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9. Bake for 17–22 minutes until golden brown. Separate into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 40mg14%
- Sodium 210mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Pistachios dyed red may turn the dough slightly pink — this is normal and does not affect flavor
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