#2 - Black Cherry-Buttermilk Scones

Last week I used buttermilk for the first time and I decided I liked it.  It tastes gross by itself, but when it is combined with other ingredients it has this strong, wonderful taste.  And since I now love buttermilk, and had lots leftover from the cupcakes, I wanted to make some other things that require buttermilk.  Mmmmm....scones.

Here is the recipe:

2 c. flour (add 1/2 tsp. nutmeg)

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. soda

8 tbsp. (1 stick) butter

3/4 c. buttermilk (add 1 egg)

1/2 c. black cherries

Combine ingredients. Knead briefly on a lightly floured board. Press into a circle and cut into wedges or roll out to 1/2" thick and cut into 1 1/2" rounds.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until light brown.

Serve warm with butter or with jam, whipped cream, or marmalade.

(via Cooks.com)