Description
Romantic i-love-you scones whisper sweet sentiments through delicate British baking perfection. Buttery layers and delicate crumb promise passionate mornings where love blossoms with each tender, heart-shaped bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (or margarine), melted
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2–3 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry preserves
Garnish and Extras:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk together egg, milk, applesauce, melted butter, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold sliced almonds into the dough.
- Dust hands and work surface with flour, then carefully pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Create heart-shaped portions directly on the baking sheet using a flour-dipped spoon, pressing gently to form the shape.
- Use thumb or small spoon to create a shallow indentation in the center of each heart-shaped scone.
- Carefully spoon strawberry or raspberry preserves into the center wells of each scone.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Delicately dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve while warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Use cake flour or pastry flour for extra tender, delicate scones with a lighter texture that melt in your mouth.
- Swap sliced almonds with chopped pecans or walnuts for varied crunch and nutty flavor profiles.
- Replace dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create gluten-free and vegan-friendly variations without compromising taste.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like blueberry, apricot, or fig to explore unique flavor combinations and personalize the scones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg