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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 227 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fold the dates into the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring into one single mass.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Form the dough into 2 disks about 5 1/2 inches across.
- Slice each disk into 6 triangluar scones. If you like you can freeze half the scones for later.
- Place the scones in the freezer for 15 minutes, while you preheat the oven to 425F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.