Cherry-Chocolate Buttermilk Scones - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup turbinado sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons chilled, unsalted butter (diced)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (1-2 medium oranges)
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
• 2/3 cup chilled buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Extra buttermilk (for brushing)