Cherry Almond Scones

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

all purpose flour

1/4 cup

plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 stick

cold, (unsalted butter, cubed)

1 1/4 cups

buttermilk, (plus more for brushing)

1 cup

halved cherries, (I used this OXO cherry pitter for quick pitting of my cherries)

2 tbsp

sparkling sugar

2 cups

confectioners' sugar

3 tbsp

milk or buttermilk

1/2 tsp

almond extract

1/2 cup

sliced almonds, (for topping)