Orange date scones

 
                             Orange Date Scones
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Dessert Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      pound         Cake flour
    1      pound         All-purpose flour
    2      ounce         Baking powder
    4      ounce         Sugar
                         Salt
   12      ounce         Butter
    2      cup           Dates -- cut-up
    4                    Oranges -- grated peel
    2      cup           Sour cream
    2      cup           Milk
 
 METHOD: In a food processor mix flours, b. powder, sugar and salt. Add dates
and orange peel. Add butter and pulse til mealy.
 Dump all into a bowl and add sour cream and milk that has been mixed together.
 Mix gently but quickly until batter is moistened. Dump onto a floured board and
knead about 20 times until mixture is smooth and cohesive. Roll out to about
3/4" thick and cut into 2" squares. Brush tops with milk or egg wash
and bake at 400~ for about 15 mins.
 
 
 
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