Lemon and Date Scones

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12 scones

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    Australian

Lemon and Date Scones

Lemon and date scones prepared with dried dates and fresh lemon zest - they're the perfect afternoon treat!

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups self raising flour
  • 2 tablespoon sugar caster or superfine
  • 1 cup dates roughly chopped
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon

Wet Ingredients

  • 150 ml milk
  • 150 ml pouring cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients together and add to the dry and combine until the mixture comes together nicely-DO NOT OVERWORK!
  3. Press the dough out to about 2-3cms thick.
  4. Using an 8cm round cutter or the rim of a drinking glass cut scones from the dough and lay flat side up on a baking paper lined tray.
  5. Brush the tops with a little milk and place in a preheated 200 deg C fan forced oven
  6. Bake for 12-15 until golden brown and serve immediately with jam and cream.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1scone Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%

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

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