Cherry Filled Scones

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Gently fold in the chopped cherries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well.

7. Using a fork, gently stir the wet and dry ingredients together until a shaggy dough forms.

8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.

9. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges.

10. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone to allow for spreading.

11. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

12. Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.