Date Nut Scones Recipe

Name: Date Nut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups All -purpose flour; 1/4 cup Wheat germ; 2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 cup Brown sugar; 1 Vanilla bean; 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, chilled; 1 cup Whole milk; 1 Egg; 2/3 cup Dates, pitted and chopped; 1/3 cup Cocoa nibs; 1/3 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups All -purpose flour
1/4 cup Wheat germ
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1 Vanilla bean
1/2 cup Unsalted butter, chilled
1 cup Whole milk
1 Egg
2/3 cup Dates, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup Cocoa nibs
1/3 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped

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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.", "In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Measure the sugar into a separate bowl. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the bowl with the sugar. Using your fingers, rub the vanilla into the sugar until fragrant. Add the sugar and vanilla bean mixture to the dry ingredients.", "Cut the butter into 1/2 inch pieces and add it to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Rub the butter between your fingers until it crumbles into dime sized pieces.", "Whisk together the egg and milk until combined.
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Pour the egg and milk mixture over the dry ingredients and mix with your hands until the dough comes together.", "Add the dates, cocoa nibs and pecans and mix until incorporated.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, divide it in half and shape it into two rectangular logs about 1/2 inch thick, 3 inches wide, and 9 inches long. Cut each log into 4 equal pieces and then cut each piece into two triangles.", "Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve with soft, salted butter."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups All -purpose flour, 1/4 cup Wheat germ, 2 teaspoons Baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda, and more.

Yes, Date Nut 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.

Date Nut Scones

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