Cherry-Filled Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups Biscuit Baking Mix
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup snipped pitted dark sweet cherries, well drained
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix biscuit baking mix, the 1/3 cup sugar, water and egg until dough forms; gently smooth dough into a ball on surface generously dusted with baking mix. Knead 15 times. Roll dough into 12 inch square; cut into 4 inch squares.
3. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cherries onto triangular half of each square. Fold dough over cherries, forming a triangle, press edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar.
5. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
6. Serve with whipped cream if desired.