Date and Pecan Scones

A community recipe by Mishka

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

You can use this dough as a base for any fruit/nut combo, but my favourite is the date and pecan or dried fig and walnuts. These make a decadent breakfast, or snack. Sorry, I only have north american measurements! The recipe comes from a Toronto bakery, Wanda's Pie in the Sky.

Ingredients

Serves: 0

1 cup cubed butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup hopped pecan nuts
1 cup chopped dried dates

Method

Date and Pecan Scones is a community recipe submitted by Mishka and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Combine butter with all dry ingredients except dates and pecans. Add cream and mix JUST until crumbly.

Add dates and pecans by hand.

Pat dough into 3/4" thickness.

Cut into desired shape with knife or use cookie cutters.

Brush with bit of additional cream and sprinkle with more brown sugar.

Bake in oven at 350F for 20-25 min or until golden.