DATESCONES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220ºC (425°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• Chop the dates and place them in a saucepan with the water on a medium heat.
• Simmer until tender (around 10 minutes) then drain the excess water and set aside.
• Place the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 
• Add in the dates and mix through.
• Add the milk and quickly mix with a fork or table knife until just combined. The mixture will be soft and sticky.
• Place in 12 blobs on the baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes. The outside will be golden brown
• Place on a wire rack to cool and serve warm with butter and runny honey!

Steps:

• 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)., 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., Place on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones. , Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.