Cherry−Filled Scones

 

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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. 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. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream if desired.