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. Notes

the true nature of romance. Make these scones in a variety of shapes. Serve with honey, sweet butter, or jam. Makes 8 scones.

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