*  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

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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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

Mix together egg yolk and buttermilk.

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.

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

Place scones, 1" 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.