* Exported from MasterCook *
Scones, Date Scones with Fleur de Sel Whipped Butter
Recipe By :Vinny Dotolo & Jon Shook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscuits/Scones Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Hand Made Posted
Stand Mixer
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
BUTTER
1 stick unsalted butter -- at room temperature
1/2 tablespoon fleur de sel
SCONES
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour -- plus more for dusting
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter -- cubed
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 cups heavy cream -- plus more for brushing
Turbinado sugar -- for sprinkling
Jam -- for serving
These tender scones offer an irresistible mix of sweet and salty
thanks to the chopped dates in the batter and the salted butter
served alongside.
Active: 20 MIN
Total: 1:30
In a bowl, beat the butter with the fleur de sel until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift the 2
1/4 cups of flour with the sugar, baking powder and salt. Using your
fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles
coarse crumbs. Add the dates and toss to coat in flour. Drizzle in
the 1 1/2 cups of cream and stir until a dough forms. Cover with
plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead
gently until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 5-by-10"
rectangle. Cut into 8 equal squares and arrange on the prepared
sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375F. Brush the tops of the scones with cream and
sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes, until
golden. Transfer the scones to a rack to cool completely. Serve with
the salted whipped butter and jam.
The scones can be stored in an airtight container overnight. The
butter can be refrigerated for 1 week; bring to room temperature
before serving.
Review: This recipe is divine - easy to make and yields very tender
and not overly sweet scones.
S(Internet address):
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/date-scones-fleur-de-sel-whipped-butter
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 521 Calories; 34g Fat (57.7%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
108mg Cholesterol; 753mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1
Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 7 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2020 - 1001