Blueskin Nursery Cafe date scones.
2 cups self-raising flour
1 cup wholemeal flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
¼ cup sugar
2 cups dates
1 Tbsp melted margarine
2 dessert spoons cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange or lemon
1 cup (approx) milk
- Sift dry ingredients.
- In a glass jug put dates and cover with boiling water. Cook for four minutes in a microwave. Drain.
- Mix all ingredients together and add milk to form a soft dough.
- Shape into a circle and place on a greased and floured baking tray. Bake 15 minutes, 170degC .
Requested by Susan Wigmore of Warrington.
Amy Kreft (chef) and Sally Brown (manager) of Blueskin Nursery Cafe at Waitati have sent this recipe.
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