Lemon Cherry Scones

2 cups all purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup unsalted butter
½ cup Cranberries or raisins
1 tablespoon Lemon rind
1 egg
¾ cup buttermilk

In a bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knifes cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few larger pieces. Stir in cherries and lemon rind.

In a small bowl mix in eggs with buttermilk; add all at once to flour mixture. Stir until soft, sticky dough forms.

With wet hands, knead in bowl 6-8 times until dough becomes a ball. Place on a baking sheet. Flatten into 8 inch circle (about ¾ inch thick). Dust with flour. Using a long sharp knife and cutting ¼ inch deep score into wedges.

Bake in centre of 400 F oven for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.