Delicious, fluffy, and easy to make Date Scones. Serve on it’s own or with butter, either way you can’t go wrong!
Date scones are a delightful treat that offers a perfect balance of sweetness. These scones are often enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. With their golden exterior and soft, flaky texture, they are a mouthwatering indulgence. The addition of sweet, chewy dates adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Whether served warm or at room temperature, date scones are a delicious accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Their versatility allows them to be enjoyed plain, or topped with a generous spread of butter, honey, or clotted cream for an extra touch of richness. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone, date scones are sure to bring a touch of warmth and sweetness to any occasion.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
- 3 cups all purpose flour OR 1:1 gluten free flour with xanthan gum
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 1/4 cups pitted dates
- 1 1/3 cup milk of choice preferably higher in fat content
Instructions To Make Date Scones
- Preheat your oven to 420 degrees F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Roughly cut your dates, place them in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Add in your butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your clean fingers to work your butter in to the flour mix.
- Now mix in your dates.
- Pour in your milk and use a rubber spatula to mix together and form a dough.
- Once a dough has formed, place your dough on a floured work surface. Do NOT overwork the dough – no kneading required! Fold the dough over itself a few times, incorporating any of the dry bits.
- Shape your dough into a rough 8×4″ rectangle, into 6 or 8 scones equal sized scones.
- Place your scones on your prepared baking sheet, you an optionally brush the tops of scones in some milk here.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Allow to cool and enjoy!
Date Scones
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 420 degrees F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Roughly cut your dates, place them in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Add in your butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your clean fingers to work your butter in to the flour mix.
- Now mix in your dates.
- Pour in your milk and use a rubber spatula to mix together and form a dough.
- Once a dough has formed, place your dough on a floured work surface. Do NOT overwork the dough – no kneading required! Fold the dough over itself a few times, incorporating any of the dry bits.
- Shape your dough into a rough 8×4" rectangle, into 6 or 8 scones equal sized scones.
- Place your scones on your prepared baking sheet, you an optionally brush the tops of scones in some milk here.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Allow to cool and enjoy!
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Let us know how it was!Frequently Asked Questions About Date Scones
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes! Freeze in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
super fluffy and delicious!