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date scones

Date Scones

These tender and delicious date scones are absolutely perfect topped with butter or clotted cream served with a cup of tea or coffee!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 16 scones

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk I recommend using whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup chopped dates
  • 1 egg yolk optional
  • splash of milk optional
  • turbinado sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2
    Place the parchment lined baking sheet in the oven to preheat as well.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Then add 6 tbsp of cold, cubed butter. Use your hands to pinch the butter into the flour until well incorporated with a sandy texture. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice until well combined. Then stir in chopped dates.
  • Use your hands to form a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour the milk mixture in. Cut the weight and dry ingredients until a dough is formed.
    Then tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times (being careful not to overwork) to bring the dough together.
    Then use a rolling pin to carefully roll the dough out to 1 - 1.5 inch thickness. And use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut out the scones.
    Arrange the scones on the preheated cookie sheet.
  • In a small bowl whisk together 1 egg yolk with a splash of milk or cream. Then brush over the tops of the scones and sprinkle with a little turbinado sugar.
    Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
    Allow the scones to cool for at least 15-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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