Butternut Squash And Date Scones – a delicious recipe with butternut squash, flour, baking powder, cold butter, brown sugar, dates. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Steam squash for 10-15 minutes or until soft then mash. Cool.
2
Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. Rub in butter to make crumbs. Stir in sugar, dates and squash. Make a well in the center. Add milk and mix with a round-bladed knife until mixture comes together. Using floured hands, gather mixture into a ball.
3
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat dough out to 3/4 inch thickness. Using a 2 inch round pastry cutter, cut dough into rounds. Place scones close together on prepared tray. Gently gather together dough offcuts. Pat out to 3/4 inch thickness, then cut out more rounds to make 12 scones in total. Brush scones with extra milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve scones warm.
829
kcal
Calories
59
g
Fat
67
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 oz butternut squash, peeled, chopped, 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp cold butter, chopped, and more.
Yes, Butternut Squash And Date Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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