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Date Drop Scones




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Scones are the Scottish cousins of biscuits but noticeably richer because they include eggs and cream.





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
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil cooking spray.
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   






Final Comments


Yields 10 scones