DATE PECAN SCONES
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.
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Manisha Chauhan
[email protected]These scones were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. The scones were light and fluffy, and the date and pecan flavors were perfect together. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Taki Charifi
[email protected]I made these scones with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were a little more dense than traditional scones, but they were still very tasty.
Taim gaming
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would add a little more milk or cream to the dough next time.
Mintu Mia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These scones are delicious and they're so easy to make. I've already made them several times and I'm sure I'll be making them again and again.
Faisal Kazi
[email protected]These scones are amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
Lerato Gaopi
[email protected]I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Elijah Adamu
[email protected]These scones were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. The scones were light and fluffy, and the date and pecan flavors were perfect together.
Silalomilo Lemalu
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of dates and pecans, and the scones are always light and fluffy.
Haiderali Khan
[email protected]These scones were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the scones came out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the date and pecan flavors were perfect tog
Raja Haroon
[email protected]I made these scones this morning and they were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the scones turned out light and fluffy. I added a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough, and I also used chopped pecans instead of walnuts. The scon