Cherry Almond Dark Chocolate Scones

INGREDIENTS

3 1/4 cups

flour

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

cold butter, cut into pieces

1 cup

buttermilk

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

3/4 cup

good-quality dark chocolate morsels

1/2 cup

sliced almonds

melted butter

raw sugar for sprinkling on top

1 cup

fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

2 tsp

water

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

lemon juice

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar