Date & Walnut Scones Recipe

Name: Date & Walnut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g self raising flour; 1 pinch table salt; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 100 g dates, pitted and chopped; 50 g walnuts, chopped; 1 lemon, only zest of lemon needed, finely grated; 150 ml milk; 150 ml cream; 2 eggs; plain flour, extra for dusting; milk, extra for brushing

Servings: persons

375 g self raising flour
1 pinch table salt
2 tablespoons caster sugar
100 g dates, pitted and chopped
50 g walnuts, chopped
1 lemon, only zest of lemon needed, finely grated
150 ml milk
150 ml cream
2 eggs
plain flour, extra for dusting
milk, extra for brushing

1
Prehaeat fan forced oven to 180c.
2
Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a bowl. Add the dates, walnuts and lemon zest & mix lightly. Make a well in the centre of the mixture and set bowl aside.
3
Whisk the milk, cream and the eggs in a seperate small bowl and pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture.
4
Using your fingertips, gently draw the flour mixture into the milk mixture to form a soft dough. (Do not overwork the dough or scones will be too tough).
5
Tip the dough onto a clean, floured work surface and gently form into a ball. Press dough lightly using fingertips ~ just to flatten dough.
6
Gently roll out the dough until 2-3cm thick then using a 5-6cm scone cutter cut the dough into rounds. Place rounds on a non stick baking tray and brush each round with a little milk.
7
Bake scones for 20 minutes or until golden.
8
Serve warm with favourite topping.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 g self raising flour, 1 pinch table salt, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, 100 g dates, pitted and chopped, and more.

Yes, Date & Walnut 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 & Walnut Scones

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