Description
A sweet and simple treat! Date scones are great for brunch, as snacks, or as a dessert. This recipe is perfect to share with a group!
Ingredients
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- 18 ounces bread flour (2 1/4 cups)
- 4 1/4 ounces sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 13 1/2 fluid ounces / 400ml heavy cream, cold (1 2/3 cups)
- 7 ounces / 200g dates, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons milk, for topping
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped dates with 3-4 tablespoons of flour to coat. In a stand mixer bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, baking powder, flour-coated dates, and salt, mixing well.
- Pour the cold heavy cream into the mixer bowl, and stir the mixture using the paddle attachment until the dough barely comes together.
- On a clean, lightly-floured surface, press the dough into a circle (about 3/4-inches thick). Use a round cookie or pastry cutter to cut into even circles.
- Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring to leave a little room between each scone. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with cold milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the scones are golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure that your heavy cream and milk are both cold in order to create flaky scones.
- To maintain tender scones, don’t overwork your dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
