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DATE SCONES



Date Scones image

Scones that are crisp on the outside, and buttery and flaky on the inside, studded with bits of caramelized dates. Delicious and easy step by step recipe!

Provided by Farah Abumaizar

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour (250 g)
1 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp white sugar (40 g)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1 stick frozen butter, grated on the large side of a box grater (115 grams)
1 egg, cold
1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pitted, chopped dates (150 grams)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon.
  • Add the grated frozen butter into the flour mixture, and work it in with your fingertips until it resembles wet sand, see post above for visuals. You can also use a pastry cutter, but I find hands easier!
  • In a separate bowl mix together heavy cream, egg and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients and the chopped dates to the flour, and mix together until combined with a spatula or fork. You can give the dough a couple kneads with your hands, but don't overwork.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and pat it into an 8 inch circle. Cut the circle into 8 wedges, and place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place the sheet with the dough on it into the fridge to rest for 15 minutes.
  • While dough is resting, heat oven to 400 F (200C). Take scones out of the fridge, and brush the top of each with a little heavy cream, and optionally sprinkle with some coarse sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges and top are a light golden brown.
  • Serve warm, either plain or with some clotted cream and/or jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 305 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAM SCONES WITH CURRANTS



Cream Scones with Currants image

These classic bakery treats couldn't be easier to make at home. Simple swaps take them in new directions, so try Chocolate-Coconut Scones, Cherry-Hazelnut Scones, Lemon-Ginger Scones, or Blueberry-Almond Scones.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy cream
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup dried currants
Sanding sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together 3/4 cup cream and egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Stir in currants. With a fork, stir in cream mixture until just combined. (The dough should be crumbly; do not overwork.)
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until golden, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g

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