DATE PECAN SCONES

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Categories     Duck

Yield 12 - 18 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 2/3 cups pastry flour
3 cups unbleached flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped dates
1 1/4 cups half-and-half (or milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
cream and sugar for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 x 18 inch pan with parchment paper. Whisk together flours, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda. Cut in butter with pastry cutter (or mix in the bowl of a food processor). Cut (or process) until mixture is very fine. If using a blender, transfer to a large bowl. Add pecans and dates. Mix cream and vanilla and pour over top of mixture. Mix with a fork until a crumbly dough forms. Can form into flat rounds - 12 (2.5 inch) or 18 (1.5 inch and place on bake sheet. (Recipe calls for turning dough onto work surface and pressing out dough and cutting rounds.) Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 20 min (18 rounds) or 25 min (12 rounds). Best served same day. Can be stored in air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Variations: Substitute dates and pecans with - orange rind zest and raisins - dried apricots, almonds, and almond extract (for vanilla) - dried chopped pears and 2 T finely chopped candied ginger.

Shahbzz Rana
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Aisea Vaka
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These scones are delicious! I love the combination of dates and pecans, and the scones are perfectly moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Sumon Sumonluckysumon
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good. They're not too dry or crumbly, and the dates and pecans add a great flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Angel Ibarra
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These scones are a great way to start the day. They're filling and satisfying, with a great combination of flavors and textures. I love the sweetness of the dates and the crunch of the pecans.


Sagar Thamsuhang
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I've been looking for a good scone recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. These scones are amazing! They're light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb. The dates and pecans add a great flavor and texture, too.


Harmony Jesus
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These scones are so easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. I love that they're not too sweet, and the dates and pecans add a great flavor.


Subash Budhathoki
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked that they're not too sweet, so they can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.


malikrauf khan123
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These scones are the perfect breakfast treat. They're filling and satisfying, with a great combination of flavors and textures. I love the crunch of the pecans and the sweetness of the dates.


Ibrar Balouch
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I was skeptical about making scones because I've never had much luck with them before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


m fazi
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love that they're not too dense, either.


Shahzaub Shahid
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These date and pecan scones were a huge hit with my family! They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


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