Name: Buttermilk scones with dates, orange and walnut
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cup self-raising flour; 2 tablespoon caster sugar; 30 gram butter; 1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates; finely grated zest 1 orange; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup buttermilk, beaten until smooth

Buttermilk scones with dates, orange and walnut

The addition of buttermilk makes these scones particularly light. Scones are best baked immediately after mixing, and in a hot oven, to ensure maximum rise

Serves 10

Makes 12 Item

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Ingredients

2 cup self-raising flour

2 tablespoon caster sugar

30 gram butter

1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates

finely grated zest 1 orange

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup buttermilk, beaten until smooth

Method

1.Preheat the oven to 225°C (regular).

2.Sift the flour and sugar together into a large bowl. Rub in the butter, then add the dates, orange zest and walnuts. Mix in the buttermilk with a fork.

3.Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat into a cake – it will be very soft and sticky – and cut into 12 rough shapes with a floured knife.

4.Transfer the dough to a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 15 minutes until golden. Serve warm.

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