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Scones, Date Nut
Recipe By : Angela
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscuits/Scones Bread-Bakers Mailing List
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar -- dark, firmly packed
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter -- chilled
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz dates -- chopped pitted
1/2 cup walnuts -- coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly butter a 10" diameter circle in the
center of a baking sheet or use a well seasoned baking stone.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder,
and salt. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes and distribute them over
the flour mixture. With a pastry blender, or two knives (or even
using your fingers), cut in the butter until the mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, stir together the milk, egg, and
vanilla. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to
combine. Don't worry if the dough is sticky - it's supposed to be.
With lightly floured hands, knead in the dates and nuts until evenly
distributed.
On your prepared baking sheet or stone, pat the dough into a 9"
diameter circle. If desired, brush the egg mixture over the top and
sides of the dough. Using a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges. Bake
for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and a cake
tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Use a
spatula to transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm, or
cool completely and store in an airtight container. I found that
these freeze very well also.
Review: Wow these look great. I have made scones a few times but they
don't look as golden brown as yours. I will have to try brushing them
with egg next time. Thanks for the recipe and the tip!
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 310 Calories; 14g Fat (39.1%
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
47mg Cholesterol; 232mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Lean Meat; 1 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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