Cherry-Chocolate Scones

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl or food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2
   Cut butter into chunks and add to flour mixture, cut in with pastry blender or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk together half & half and eggg; RESERVE 2 tablespoons half & half mixture; Add remaining to flour mixture along with chocolate, nuts and cherries;Stir with a fork just until evenly moistened.
4. 4
   Scrap dough onto a floured surface and, with lightly floured hands, Squeese dough together into a ball.
5. 5
   Pat dough into a 7-inch round about 1 3/4 inch thick; cut into 8 equal wedges.
6. 6
   Place wedges 2-inches apart on a buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12-by 15-inch baking sheet.
7. 7
   Brush tops of wedges lightly with RESERVED half & half mixture( discard ant remaining).
8. 8
   Bake scones in a 350 degree oven(regular or convection) until tops are browned, about 25 minutes; Let cool about 10 minutes on baking sheet serve warm or cool completely, enjoy.