Old Fashioned Black Cherry Cobbler

Oh, so good! (prep time doesn't include pitting the cherries.)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.

In mixing bowl , combine cherries , flour and sugar.

Toss to coat evenly.

Place in 8 square pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.

Meanwhile , sift flour into bowl.

Add baking powder , soda , and salt.

And cut in chilled butter with pastry blender or 2 knives.

When pea-sized texture , add buttermilk -all at once- stir just to blend.

Do not overmix.

Dough will be tough.

When cherries are finished baking , remove from oven , drop dough by large spoonsful over cherries , and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.

Return to oven for 25-30 minutes or until topping is done and golden brown.

Serve hot or cool with whipped cream.

bing cherries, unsalted butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk