Date Drop Scones
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup buttermilk
Recipe
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil cooking spray. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until particles are the size of small peas; stir in dates. Add egg and buttermilk; stir just until mixed.
NOTE: When making scones, work the dough quickly and do not overmix.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart to allow for spreading, making 10 mounds. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Yields 10 scones.
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