• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cherries, or chopped fresh, canned or frozen and thawed cherries (drain canned or frozen cherries well)
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.

3. Add the cherries and mix lightly.

4. In a small bowl, combine the melted margarine or butter, buttermilk and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix gently.

5. Spoon the dough into 10 equal mounds on a greased baking sheet. Bake until well browned, 18 to 20 minutes.

6. Serve hot or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 or 3 days.