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Lord Baltimore Scones

Makes 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup dried tart cherries
½ cup chopped lightly toasted pecans
½ cup white chocolate morsels
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold whole buttermilk, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten

• Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cherries, pecans, and chocolate, stirring to combine. Add ½ cup cold buttermilk, stirring until mixture is evenly moist. Working gently, bring mixture together with hands until a dough