Sweetheart Scones

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'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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Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅔ cup cold butter or margarine

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon Red colored sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Cherry, raspberry or strawberry jam

Directions

  1. 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.