Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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2 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg, separated
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1/2 cup dried cherries
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2 tsp sugar for sprinkling
Steps
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Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and baking soda. With pastry blender or knife, cut in butter and oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine buttermilk, extract and egg yolk and whisk with a fork to combine. Pour liquids and cherries into flour mixture and stir just until combined.
2
Transfer dough to an ungreased round baking sheet. Shape into a 7-inch round. Dip knife into flour and make cuts to form 8 wedges but don't separate the wedges. Brush wedges with egg white and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Separate wedges and serve warm.
