Wholemeal Date Scones

1. 1

   Add lemon juice to milk and set aside for 5 minutes until milk thickens.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder.

3. 3

   Rub in butter (use a food processor, if available).

4. 4

   Add dates and milk and mix quickly to a soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn out onto a floured surface, knead lightly and pat to 2.5 cm thickness. Cut into 12 scones.

6. 6

   Place scones on a non-stick baking tray, leaving about 1 cm between them.

7. 7

   Brush tops with a little milk (so they will brown) and bake in a hot oven (220 C) for 10-12 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on a rack for scones with crisp edges or wrap in a clean teatowel to cool for soft-edged scones.

9. 9

   Split to serve with jam or low fat spread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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