Dried Cherry Scones

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

Cut in 6 tablespoons butter with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like fine meal.

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, buttermilk and vanilla.

Mix liquid ingredients slowly with dry ingredients.

Use fingers or a fork. Add dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, raisins, etc.).

Pat into 8-inch diameter disc on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 18 to 20 minutes.