Sweetheart Scones

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Graham PHOTO BY: FROGERINA

"'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.'"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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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 or margarine
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Red colored sugar
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 degrees F 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.