Date and Walnut Scones

Decadent scones infused with hazelnut liqueur, packed with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, baked until perfectly golden-brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 514.3 kcals 3085.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 72.6 grams 435.5 grams
Fat 19.7 grams 118.4 grams
Protein 11.4 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 scones
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
225
ml
85
g
Butter
cubed
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
Fruits
55
g
Dates
chopped
Liquids
NutsSeeds
55
g
Walnuts
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a baking tray.
  • Gently heat milk, liqueur, and dates in a pan, then cool and drain, reserving the liquid.
  • Rub flour, baking powder, sugar, and butter together into coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Beat the eggs with the infused cooled milk mixture.
  • Gradually mix egg liquid into the flour, reserving 2 tablespoons for glazing.
  • Fold in the drained dates and walnuts to form a dough.
  • Gently work the dough until smooth.
  • Roll dough to 4cm thickness on a floured surface and cut into rounds.
  • Glaze with reserved liquid and bake for 15 minutes until golden.