Penny’s Apple-Date Scones

Scones originated in Scotland and are a popular treat in British afternoon tea. They are typically served with clotted cream and jam.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Penny’s Apple-Date Scones

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 Apple, diced
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dates, chopped
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced apple and chopped dates.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.
8. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut it into 8 wedges.
9. Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.