Cinnamon Date Scones
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
My kids love to help make these scones for Sunday morning breakfast. They also love to eat them-the dates are chewy and sweet.
Roni Goodell, Spanish Fork, Utah
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons sugar, divided
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
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2/3 cup chopped dates
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup milk
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in dates. Combine eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until blended (dough will be soft).
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2.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead dough 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Using a floured knife, cut into six 3-in. squares; cut each square diagonally in half.
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3.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones.
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4.
Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 178 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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