Heart-Shaped Cherry Scones

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Heart-Shaped Cherry Scones

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Scones

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup warm water
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chilled butter -- cut in bits
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup buttermilk

1. Soak cherries in warm water. Let stand until softened, 1 hour. Drain
and discard liquid.

2. Preheat oven to 375 deg.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, wheat flour, sugar,
baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Using a patry blender cut
butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

4. Mix together egg yolk and buttermilk.

5. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Add egg mixture and cherries
all at once to well, tossing with a fork until a soft dough forms.

6. On a floured surface, knead dough 10 times. Using a floured rolling pin,
roll dough to a 1 in. thickness. Using a floured 3 in. heart-shaped cookie
cutter, cut out scones. Gather trimmings, roll dough to a 1 in. thickness,
and cut out more scones.

7. Place scones, 1 in. apart, on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until
golden, 18 to 20 min. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Dust with
confectioners' sugar.

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NOTES : With a tempting blend of sweet and sour, these Valentine scones
relect the true nature of romance. Make these scones in a variety of shapes.
Serve with honey, sweet butter, or jam.
Makes 8 scones.