Sweetheart Scones
"I've made these tender heart-shaped scones many times for my family and for special occasions," writes Debbie Graham from Creston, British Columbia. "They are especially pretty when split and filled with colorful jam."10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
- Red colored sugar, optional
- Cherry, raspberry or strawberry jam
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until
- crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a
- lightly floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Roll to 2/3-in.
- thickness; cut with a 3-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place
- on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove
- to wire rack. Split scones in half. Spread bottom halves with jam;
- replace the tops. Serve warm. Yield: 10 scones.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 343 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 464 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.