Cherry Cream Scones

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Cover cherries with boiling water, plump for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry on paper towels.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl, mixing well with a fork.
4. Add the dried cherries and lemon zest.
5. Stir in cream until dough starts to mass in the center of bowl.
6. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly a few times. Push cherries beneath the surface of the dough. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Pat into a 10 inch circle.
7. Brush with butter.
8. Score into 12 wedges, and bake for 12 minutes.