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Orange Date Scones

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1-3/4 cups self-rising flour
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  
• 2/3 cup chopped dates
  
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  
• 1 egg
  
• 2 tablespoons milk
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
   
   
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Toss in dates and orange rind. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, and vanilla, beating until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured board; knead gently until smooth. Roll out into a 1/2-thick circle; score into 12 wedges. Place on prepared baking sheets.
   
   
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
   
   






Final Comments


Yield: 12 scones