Cherry Lemon Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry, halved

lemon drizzle

• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1-2 teaspoon hot water, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the sugar, baking powder, salt and flour.

2. 2

   Work butter in with hands or a pastry cutter, add the egg and milk together with the cherries, stir until just moist and holding together.

3. 3

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it into a 2" high circle.

4. 4

   Cut out 6-8 wedges, and place on a parchment papered cookies sheet

5. 5

   at least an inch apart.

6. 6

   Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown at 425ºF. Let cool on a wire rack.

7. 7

   lemon glaze:.

8. 8

   measure out sugar, add lemon juice and 1 teaspoon hot water. Stir to a drizzle consistency. Add second teaspoon of water if needed.

9. 9

   Spoon drizzle on to scones, enjoy!