Date Scones
 
Makes approximately 13 scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chopped dates
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • Devonshire cream, to serve
  • Jam, to serve
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Grease 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add dates, tossing lightly.
  3. Beat 2 eggs slightly and add to mixture. Stir with a fork until the mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of bowl.
  4. On a lightly floured board, roll dough to a ½-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut as many scones as possible from dough, rerolling scraps once. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  5. Slightly beat remaining 1 egg, and brush on tops of scones.
  6. Bake until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with Devonshire cream and jam, if desired.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/can-you-crack-the-case-in-carol-j-perrys-see-something/