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Date, Orange & Sour Cream Scones

Date, Orange & Sour Cream Scones for International Scone Week!

Amanda McInerney of www.lambsearsandhoney.com
Remember - DO NOT twist as you are cutting these scones or they will not rise properly.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of SR flour
  • 1 cup of soured cream
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp caster sugar
  • 6-8 dates chopped
  • zest of one orange
  • A little milk if needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200C (400F)
  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
  • Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix with the blade of a bread and butter knife until a soft dough forms - adding a little splash of milk if necessary.
  • Turn dough out on to a lightly floured surface and gently pat out until it is about one inch (25mm) thick.
  • Cut into desired shape with either a scone cutter or a glass tumbler - do not twist while cutting.
  • Place close together, but not touching, on prepared baking tray. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  • Remove from tray and wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm for serving.
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