Date Scones

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 scones

  • Calories

    227 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    British

Date Scones

Date Scones are easy British cream scones packed with sweet dates and a hint of vanilla ~ this easy recipe is a new fave!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste* buy online here
  • 1 1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream (and a bit more for brushing tops of scones)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
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Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a food processor or a big mixing bowl if doing by hand. Pulse or whisk to combine everything well.
  3. Add the 1 1/3 cups cream and vanilla to the processor and pulse/process to bring together into a dough. If it seems dry or doesn't come together add the remaining 3 tablespoons of cream.
  4. Fold the dates into the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring into one single mass.
  5. Divide the dough in half.
  6. Form the dough into 2 disks about 5 1/2 inches across.
  7. Slice each disk into 6 triangluar scones. If you like you can freeze half the scones for later.
  8. Place the scones in the freezer for 15 minutes, while you preheat the oven to 425F.
  9. When the oven has come to temperature, remove the scones from the freezer and arrange them on your lined baking sheet, at least an inch apart. I arrange them circles. Brush just the tops of the scones with a little bit of heavy cream.
  10. Bake the scones for about 15-18 minutes. They'll just be starting to turn a faint golden, and not feel 'squishy' or look wet on the sides. Note: Your oven may vary, so check them on the early side, and don't be afraid to give them an extra minute or two if they don't seem done.
  11. Serve the scones warm with clotted cream or butter. Store leftovers at room temperature covered with foil. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
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Notes

  • *If you can't find vanilla bean paste use vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 154mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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