Penny's Apple-Date Scones Recipe

Name: Penny's Apple-Date Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter or margarine, firm; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup rolled oats rolled, old fashioned or quick-cooking; 1/2 cup apples unpeeled, chopped; 1/4 cup dates chopped, or raisins, or dried blueberries, canberries; 1 each eggs; ⅓ cup light cream (half&half)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup butter or margarine, firm
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rolled oats rolled, old fashioned or quick-cooking
1/2 cup apples unpeeled, chopped
1/4 cup dates chopped, or raisins, or dried blueberries, canberries
1 each eggs
⅓ cup light cream (half&half)

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Cut the margarine into the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt with a pastry blender in a large bowl until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3
Stir in the oats, apple and dates.
4
Stir in the egg and just enough half and half so that the dough leaves the side of the bowl and forms a ball.
5
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
6
Knead lightly 10 times.
7
Pat or roll into an 8-inch circle on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Cut into 8 wedges or squares whichever way you prefer, but do not separate.
9
Brush with half and half and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
10
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
11
Immediately remove from the cookie sheet; carefully separate the wedges.
12
Serve warm.

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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: ⅓ cup butter or margarine, firm, 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Penny's Apple-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.

Penny's Apple-Date Scones

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