Monday, February 28, 2011

Delicious Date Scones

Cut up 11/2 cups of dates and soak overnight in 1/2 cup fruit juice to cover.
Pre-heat oven to 200c
Sift
 4 cups self raising flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar

Melt
 50g butter
Add
 1 cup milk
3/4 cup water

Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix with a knife until blended.
Add date mixture and stir in gently
Turn onto a floured board.
Roll out lightly
Cut into about 16 (4x4) squares
Brush with milk
Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned
You can sprinkle with raw sugar before baking

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