10 oz unsalted butter, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces & chilled .
1 tbsp heavy cream .
2 1/2 c oats .
3/4 c buttermilk .
1 c white chocolate chips .
2 c all-purpose flour .
1 tsp baking soda
Directions
Step #1 Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step #2 Combine all dry ingredients, except sanding sugar, with the cherries (or other dried fruit) in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Step #3 Add butter, & mix on medium-lowish speed until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step #4 Add white chocolate chips.
Step #5 Add buttermilk & mix until just mixd.
Step #6 Turn out the mixtures onto a clean work surface.
Step #7 With hands, pat mixture into two 16" x 4" rectangles that are 1/2 inches high.
Step #8 Score rectangle into 16 triangles.
Step #9 Cover up with plastic wrap & transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hrs.
Step #10 Heat oven to 350°.
Step #11 Remove dough from the freezer & cut into triangles with a sharp knife.
Step #12 Place scones two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step #13 Brush scones with heavy cream & sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Step #14 Bake until lightly golden, about 15 mins.
Step #15 Freezing the dough at least two hrs keeps scones from spreading too much.
Step #16 Frozen dough will keep for up to 3 weeks.