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Date and Pecan Scones

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 21:44:14 -0700
v119.n035.2
* Exported from MasterCook *

                           Scones, Date and Pecan

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Biscuits/Scones                 Bread-Bakers Mailing List
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         Scones:
   3               cups  all-purpose flour -- (375 g)
      1/4           cup  light brown sugar -- firmly packed, (55 g)
   4          teaspoons  baking powder -- (20 g)
   1           teaspoon  kosher salt -- (3 g)
   1           teaspoon  ground cinnamon -- (2 g)
      1/2           cup  unsalted butter -- cold, cubed (113 g)
      1/2           cup  chopped dates -- (87.5 g)
      1/2           cup  chopped pecans -- (57 g)
      3/4           cup  heavy whipping cream -- chilled, (180 g)
   2          teaspoons  vanilla extract -- (8 g)
   1              large  egg -- (50 g)
   1         tablespoon  water -- (15 g)
                         Maple Glaze:
   1                cup  confectioners' sugar -- (120 g)
      1/4           cup  maple syrup -- (85 g)
   1 1/2      teaspoons  whole milk -- (7.5 g)

These buttery scones are simple to make (they come together in a 
flash) and loaded with flavor. The tender, fluffy crumb is studded 
with pecans and dates, which offer a lovely caramel-like sweetness 
that's amplified by the maple syrup glaze.

Scones: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 
salt, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until 
mixture is crumbly. Stir in dates and pecans. Add cold cream and 
vanilla, stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead until 
it comes together. Press dough into a 7-inch circle, 1 inch thick. 
Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut dough into 8 wedges. Place 
on prepared pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 Tbsp (15 g) water. Brush 
dough with egg wash.

Bake until golden brown, 24 to 28 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 
minutes. Dip top of scones in Maple Glaze. Let set. Serve warm.

Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients until 
smooth. Use immediately.

Source:
   "Bake From Scratch, Sep/Oct 2019"
Yield:
   "8 scones"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 545 Calories; 26g Fat (42.2% 
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 73g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
88mg Cholesterol; 502mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 5 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2019 - 0825