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Date, Orange and Chocolate Buttermilk Scones
Preparation info
- Makes
12–16
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2016
Who doesn’t love a warm scone with butter? If you know someone like this then be wary, they are not to be trusted. These scones are delicious served warm with organic fruit preserves and clotted cream. Sliced strawberries and crème fraîche can be used for a lighter alternative.
Ingredients
500 g 1 lb 2 oz 3⅓ cups
Method
Sift the flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl and add the sugar and salt.
Using your fingertips, or a freestanding electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, crumble the ingredients until you have a light sandy texture.
Add the buttermilk, dates, orange zest and chocolate. Knead until a dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and leave to rest at room