Sweet Cherry Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Cook all filling ingredients with a pinch of salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar begins to dissolve, about 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Spoon filling into a 9-inch ceramic or glass pie plate (1 inch deep).
4. 4
   Whisk together flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. 6
   Stir in buttermilk with a fork until just combined (do not overmix).
7. 7
   Drop dough in 4 mounds over filling, leaving space between mounds.
8. 8
   Sprinkle topping with remaining teaspoon sugar.
9. 9
   Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling, about 25 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool slightly and serve warm.